Fertility Preservation

The number of eggs, sperm, or embryos that can be preserved depends on the quantity of eggs in a given cycle and the overall health of the male or female. Egg preservation is generally more popular than sperm preservation because women have a limited time frame in which they can store high-quality eggs due to age-related fertility decline.

Egg preservation is ideal for women who are not yet ready for marriage or pregnancy, as well as for women who are about to undergo treatments that may affect the quantity and quality of their eggs or reproductive system. This includes those undergoing cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy or radiation, women needing to have their ovaries removed, or those with genetic conditions that cause premature ovarian failure. Therefore, egg preservation provides a valuable option for couples to plan for future parenthood.

Egg Freezing Procedure Details

After stimulating the ovaries and retrieving the eggs, a scientist will select the healthiest eggs. These eggs will then be frozen through a rapid cooling process to preserve their quality.

When the frozen eggs are needed, a scientist will thaw the eggs and return them to body temperature using laboratory techniques.

The eggs will then be examined and assessed for their viability before being fertilized with sperm to form embryos, which will later be transferred into the uterine cavity to achieve pregnancy.

Sperm and Embryo Freezing Procedure Details

A scientist will select healthy sperm or embryos to be frozen through a rapid cooling process.

When the frozen sperm or embryos are needed, a scientist will thaw them and return them to body temperature for use in fertilization or transfer to the uterine cavity.