Fertility Treatments

Embryo Freezing

Embryo Freezing

Fertilized eggs, or embryos, can be preserved for later use through a process called embryo freezing, often referred to as embryo cryopreservation. This technique is often used with fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). It helps individuals or couples save embryos to use later, whether for personal, medical, or social reasons.
Embryo freezing is a popular option for people who:
        *  Want to delay pregnancy due to career, education, or personal plans.
        *  Face fertility-impacting treatments like chemotherapy or radiation.
        *  Have extra embryos from IVF they wish to preserve for future use.
        *  wish to donate embryos for study or to other people.

Frozen embryos stay the same age biologically as when they were frozen, increasing the chance of a successful pregnancy even years later.
        

Our Procedure for Embryo Freezing Will Include:

  • Egg Retrieval : During an IVF cycle eggs are extracted from the ovaries.
  • Fertilization : To produce embryos, sperm and eggs are fertilized in a laboratory.
  • Embryo Growth : The embryos are grown for 3–7 days to reach the desired stage (cleavage or blastocyst).
  • Freezing : Using vitrification, embryos are frozen with a protective agent and stored in liquid nitrogen at ultra-low temperatures.
  • Later on, frozen embryos can be thawed and placed in the uterus for pregnancy or other uses.



    Embryo freezing is a safe and effective way to preserve fertility, offering hope for future parenthood.

FAQs

 1. What is embryo freezing?
        It is a process to preserve fertilized eggs (embryos) for future use.

 2. Who can benefit from embryo freezing?
        People delaying pregnancy, undergoing fertility-impacting treatments, or saving extra IVF embryos.

 3. What is the first step in embryo freezing?
        Eggs are retrieved during an IVF cycle.

 4. How are embryos created?
        Eggs are fertilized with sperm in a lab to produce embryos.

5. Is embryo freezing safe?
       Yes, it is a widely used and safe technique for preserving fertility.

6. Does embryo freezing help with delayed parenthood?
        Yes, it allows individuals or couples to plan pregnancies for later in life.

7. Can it preserve fertility during cancer treatment?
        Yes, it helps people undergoing treatments like chemotherapy or radiation.

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