Embryo cryopreservation is the process of freezing one or more embryos to save them for future use. Embryo cryopreservation often involves the same procedures used in in vitro fertilisation (IVF). To preserve embryos, the eggs are retrieved from a woman’s ovary and fertilised with sperm in the laboratory to form embryos. The successful and healthy embryos are then frozen and can be thawed or placed in a woman’s uterus upon request.
Embryo cryopreservation is a method of fertility preservation. It can be useful for women who are undergoing problems with fertility or are looking to postpone having children for a while. These can include women undergoing cancer treatment who might want to have children after having radiation therapy, or chemotherapy or are undergoing certain types of fertility treatment. Embryo Cryopreservation is also called embryo banking and embryo freezing.
At Rhea IVF & Women’s Hospital, we are always at the forefront of incorporating the latest technology and bringing in the latest advancements in assisted reproductive technology. We aim to give our patients a wide range of options to help them make informed and suitable decisions regarding their reproductive health.
The procedure of embryo cryopreservation is the primary objective of embryo freezing. During the first stage of the procedure, the eggs and sperm are retrieved and fertilised in a lab. The process of embryo cryopreservation usually involves the following stages:
At Rhea IVF and Women’s Hospital, we preserve the embryos at the best possible facilities and their development and preservation are strictly monitored by a team of embryologists and staff who do their best to ensure the eggs are preserved at their best quality and are at their optimal health.
The most ideal situation for embryo cryopreservation usually involves the following circumstances
The safety and well-being of patients matter the most to us at Rhea IVF and Women’s Hospital, so to ensure that we do our best to guide the patients in a safe and healthy way. To avoid the risks associated with the process, we strictly adhere to proper standards of medical practice and use ethical standards of treatment that largely ensures safe and quality outcomes.
