Egg, Sperm, and Embryo Freezing
Viva Fertility Clinic offers advanced egg, sperm, and embryo freezing services to provide individuals and couples with greater flexibility and control over their reproductive future. These cryopreservation techniques allow fertility preservation for those who may not be ready to conceive now or who face medical conditions that could impact their ability to have children in the future.
Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)
Egg freezing is a revolutionary technique that allows women to preserve their fertility by freezing their eggs for future use. This is an ideal option for women who may wish to delay pregnancy for personal, professional, or medical reasons.
Who Should Consider Egg Freezing?
- Women who want to delay childbearing due to career or personal reasons.
- Women undergoing medical treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation, that may affect their fertility.
- Women with family histories of early menopause or diminished ovarian reserve.
- Individuals opting for gender transition who wish to preserve fertility before undergoing hormone therapy or surgery.
The Process of Egg Freezing:
- Ovarian Stimulation: Patients undergo hormone treatments to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs.
- Egg Retrieval: The eggs are collected through a minimally invasive procedure.
- Cryopreservation: The eggs are frozen using vitrification, an advanced freezing method that prevents ice crystals from forming and damaging the eggs.
- Storage: The eggs are stored in secure, temperature-controlled cryo-tanks until the patient is ready to use them.
Sperm Freezing (Semen Cryopreservation)
Sperm freezing is an effective way to preserve male fertility for future use, allowing men to store their sperm for later fertility treatments.
Who Should Consider Sperm Freezing?
- Men undergoing medical treatments that may affect their fertility, such as chemotherapy or surgery.
- Men with high-risk occupations (e.g., military service, hazardous work environments) that could impact reproductive health.
- Men wishing to delay fatherhood for personal or professional reasons.
- Individuals undergoing gender transition who want to preserve fertility.
The Process of Sperm Freezing:
- Sperm Collection: Sperm is collected through masturbation or, in certain cases, surgically extracted.
- Semen Analysis: The sample is analyzed to determine sperm count, motility, and overall health.
- Cryopreservation: The sperm is frozen using a controlled freezing process, ensuring the highest chances of viability upon thawing.
- Storage: The frozen sperm is stored securely and can be used in future fertility treatments such as IVF or IUI.
Embryo Freezing (Embryo Cryopreservation)
Embryo freezing is often part of an In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycle, where excess embryos not used during the current cycle are frozen for future use. This provides flexibility for future family planning and can reduce the need for repeated IVF cycles.
Who Should Consider Embryo Freezing?
- Couples who want to preserve extra embryos after an IVF cycle for future use.
- Couples who wish to delay pregnancy but want to increase the chances of success with their younger, healthier embryos.
- Individuals undergoing medical treatments that may impact future fertility.
- Same-sex couples using donor eggs/sperm or surrogacy who wish to create and store embryos for future transfers.
The Process of Embryo Freezing:
- Fertilization and Embryo Development: Eggs and sperm are combined in the lab to create embryos. These are allowed to develop for several days.
- Embryo Selection: The most viable embryos are selected for freezing.
- Vitrification: The embryos are frozen using vitrification, an advanced method that rapidly freezes them, minimizing the risk of ice crystal formation and maximizing survival rates upon thawing.
- Storage: The embryos are securely stored and can be thawed for future use in fertility treatments.
Benefits of Egg, Sperm, and Embryo Freezing
- Future Family Planning: Freezing eggs, sperm, or embryos allows you to preserve your fertility and have biological children in the future, even if circumstances change.
- Medical Preservation: For individuals undergoing medical treatments such as cancer therapy, cryopreservation protects fertility that might otherwise be compromised.
- Flexibility and Control: Freezing provides the opportunity to delay pregnancy until the time is right, whether for medical, personal, or career reasons.
- Reduced IVF Stress: Embryo freezing allows couples to avoid repeating full IVF cycles if the first attempt is unsuccessful or if they want to have more children later on.
Why Choose Viva Fertility Clinic for Cryopreservation?
- Advanced Technology: We use cutting-edge vitrification technology to ensure the highest survival rates for eggs, sperm, and embryos.
- Personalized Care: Our team of fertility experts tailors the process to your individual needs, providing guidance and support throughout your fertility preservation journey.
- Secure Storage: We offer state-of-the-art storage facilities to ensure your eggs, sperm, or embryos are kept in optimal conditions until you are ready to use them.
Contact us today to learn more about our egg, sperm, and embryo freezing services and how we can assist you on your journey to parenthood.