Fertility preservation is an essential option for individuals and couples who wish to protect their reproductive potential for the future. Whether due to medical treatments, career choices, or personal circumstances, our fertility preservation services provide a safe and effective way to maintain your ability to conceive.
What is Fertility Preservation?
Fertility preservation involves various medical techniques that allow individuals to store eggs, sperm, or embryos for future use. These techniques are particularly beneficial for:
- Cancer Patients: Those undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy can benefit from freezing eggs or sperm before treatment.
- Individuals with Genetic Disorders: People with hereditary conditions that may affect fertility can choose to preserve their reproductive cells.
- Women Planning for Later Parenthood: Many women choose to freeze their eggs to delay pregnancy while they pursue personal or professional goals.
- Same-Sex Couples: Fertility preservation offers options for both partners to contribute genetically to their future family.
Our Services
- Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)
- Our egg freezing service allows women to harvest and freeze their eggs at their peak quality. This process involves ovarian stimulation, monitoring, and retrieval under sedation.
- Benefits: Women can preserve their eggs for later use, increasing the chances of successful conception when they are ready.
- Sperm Freezing (Semen Cryopreservation)
- Men can freeze their sperm to preserve fertility before undergoing medical treatments, such as chemotherapy, or for those who wish to delay fatherhood.
- Process: Sperm is collected, analyzed, and frozen using specialized techniques to ensure viability for future use.
- Embryo Freezing
- Embryo freezing allows couples to create embryos through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and freeze them for future implantation. This option provides a higher success rate compared to using frozen eggs or sperm.
- Advantages: Couples can use their frozen embryos when they are ready to conceive, reducing the time needed for subsequent IVF cycles.
The Process
- Initial Consultation
- During your first visit, our fertility specialists will discuss your medical history, reasons for preservation, and treatment options tailored to your needs.
- Pre-Treatment Testing
- Comprehensive tests will be conducted to assess your fertility health, including hormone tests, ultrasounds, and semen analysis for male patients.
- Stimulation and Retrieval
- For egg and embryo freezing, hormonal medications will be prescribed to stimulate the ovaries. Once mature, the eggs will be retrieved in a minor surgical procedure.
- Freezing and Storage
- After retrieval, eggs, sperm, or embryos are frozen using advanced cryopreservation techniques, ensuring their viability for future use.
- Follow-Up and Storage
- Our clinic provides long-term storage solutions, and regular follow-ups to discuss your options for using your preserved fertility.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How long can frozen eggs or sperm be stored?
- Frozen eggs and sperm can be stored for many years, and there is no definitive limit on the duration of storage.
- Is the freezing process safe?
- Yes, both egg and sperm freezing procedures are safe and commonly performed. Our experienced team ensures the highest safety standards.
- What is the success rate of using frozen eggs or sperm?
- Success rates vary depending on various factors, including age at the time of freezing and the method used for conception. We provide personalized success rate information based on your situation.
- Can I use frozen eggs or sperm from a donor?
- Yes, we offer donor egg and sperm options for individuals and couples looking to conceive using preserved reproductive materials.