Egg, Sperm & Embryo Preservation

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Fertility preservation has become a significant option for individuals and couples who want to protect their chances of having a child in the future. Egg, sperm, and embryo freezing are safe, dependable, and extensively used procedure that help protect reproductive potential.
Egg Freezing
Egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) allows women to store their healthy eggs at a younger age. This is especially helpful for those who want to delay pregnancy, are undergoing cancer treatments, have medical conditions like endometriosis, or simply want reproductive flexibility. Frozen eggs can be thawed, fertilized, and used for IVF whenever the woman is ready for pregnancy.

Sperm Freezing
Sperm freezing is a quick and simple method for men to preserve their fertility. It is commonly used before cancer therapies, surgeries, or situations involving occupational risks. Frozen sperm remains viable for many years and can be used when needed for IUI or IVF. It is a valuable option for men with low sperm count or progressive medical ailments.

Embryo Freezing
Embryo freezing involves fertilizing an egg with sperm in the laboratory and freezing the resulting embryo. This technique is often opted by couples planning pregnancy in the future, those undergoing IVF, or individuals wanting the highest success rates among preservation methods. Frozen embryos have excellent survival rates and can be transferred to the uterus at a later when needed.
 
Fertility preservation gives individuals the chance to plan parenthood on their own timeline. With advancing technology and high success rates, egg, sperm, and embryo freezing offer reassurance, flexibility, and hope for the future.

Myths vs. Facts

Frozen eggs, sperm, or embryos don not survive the thaw.

Myth: Frozen eggs, sperm, or embryos don not survive the thaw.
Fact: The survival rates eggs and embryos through modern freezing technique like vitrification are usually 90-95%.

Freezing disturbs the baby’s health.

Myth: Freezing disturbs the baby’s health.
Fact: Babies born through freezing do not show any increased risk of birth defects or developmental disorders.

Eggs can be stored only for a few years.

Myth: Eggs can be stored only for a few years.
Fact: There is no biological expiry as long as storage conditions remain stable. Legal limits may differ by country.

Men don not need sperm preservation because sperm is always available.

Myth: Men don not need sperm preservation because sperm is always available.
Fact: Age, medical treatments, infections, lifestyle factors, and certain medications can reduce sperm count/quality. Preservation protects future fertility.

Freezing eggs is as simple as freezing sperm.

Myth: Freezing eggs is as simple as freezing sperm.
Fact: Freezing eggs is complex procedure requiring ovarian stimulation and retrieval, whereas freezing sperm quick and non-invasive.

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