Stopping Storage Tool
Please answer the following questions about stopping storage, your options, support, and next steps.
Participant Information
Name
Age
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Please Select
Under 30
30–34
35–39
40–44
45+
Prefer not to say
Country of current residence
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Preferred clinic
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Please Select
Yes
No
Not sure
Clinic name
Reasons, Feelings, and Options Considered
Reasons for considering stopping storage
I have already had a child using fresh or frozen eggs
I have conceived naturally
I no longer plan to use my eggs
Storage costs are becoming too expensive
I have reached (or am approaching) my storage limit
My circumstances have changed
Other
If other, please specify the reason
Feelings about stopping storage
Relieved
Confident
Uncertain
Sad
Stressed
Anxious
Guilty
Hopeful
Numb
Other
If other, please specify the feeling
Options considered for your eggs
Donating to another person (known or unknown)
Donating to research or science
Donating for training purposes
Allowing the eggs to be removed from storage and perish
Moving my eggs to another clinic or country to continue storage
I am not sure yet
Donation, Transfer, and Clinic Guidance
Have you considered donating your eggs to another person?
Please Select
Yes, I am considering it
No, I don’t know enough about this option
Local regulations do not permit this where my eggs are stored
Have you considered donating your eggs to science or research?
Please Select
Yes, I am considering it
No, I don’t know enough about this option
Local regulations do not permit this where my eggs are stored
Have you considered moving your eggs to another clinic or country to extend storage time?
Please Select
Yes, I am considering it
No, I didn’t realise this was an option
Local regulations do not permit this where my eggs are stored
Have you spoken to the clinic about options for stopping storage?
Please Select
Yes
Not yet
I am unsure who to contact
Can the clinic support your preferred option?
Please Select
Yes
No
Not sure
Have you checked the regulations in your country for stopping storage and donation options?
Please Select
Yes
Somewhat
No
Do you understand that not all countries or clinics offer the same options, such as donation to others or to science?
Please Select
Yes
Somewhat
No
Support and Next Step
Do you feel emotionally supported in making this decision?
Please Select
Yes
Somewhat
No
Not sure
Who is part of your support system?
Partner
Family
Friends
Therapist/counsellor
Fertility advisor
Other
If Other, please specify
Do you feel clear on your next step?
Please Select
Yes
Somewhat
No
Final Checklist
Your decision
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I know why I want to stop storing my eggs
I feel comfortable with my decision (or I know I need more time)
Your options
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I understand what my options are
I have thought about donating my eggs to someone else
I have thought about donating my eggs to research
I have thought about allowing the eggs to be removed from storage
I have thought about moving my eggs to another clinic or country
Rules and regulations
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I have checked the rules in my country
I understand that some options may not be available where I live
I know what my clinic can offer
Your clinic
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I have spoken to my clinic
I know what I need to do next
Support
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I have someone I can talk to about this
I feel supported, or I know where to get support
Next steps
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I feel clear on my next step
I understand what will happen when I stop storage
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