Embryo Banking at AAS Fertility & IVF Center
Embryo banking (embryo freezing) preserves your embryos for future use, giving couples the flexibility to plan parenthood and protect fertility when needed.
#Fertility Preservation
How Does Embryo Banking Work?
IVF Cycle:
- Egg Retrieval: Mature eggs are collected from the ovaries.
- Fertilization: Eggs are fertilized with sperm in the lab.
- Embryo Development: Fertilized eggs grow into embryos.
Embryo Freezing
- Vitrification: A rapid freezing technique is used to minimize ice crystal formation, which can damage the embryo.
- Storage: Frozen embryos are stored in liquid nitrogen at extremely low temperatures.
#WHAT TO CONSIDER
Considerations for Embryo Banking
Embryo banking comes with certain considerations, including the financial costs of IVF treatment, freezing, and long-term storage. Couples should also reflect on ethical aspects such as the future use or disposal of unused embryos. While advances in freezing technology have greatly improved outcomes, success rates can still vary from case to case.
#KEY BENEFITS
Benefits of Embryo Banking
Embryo banking offers couples the opportunity to preserve healthy embryos for future use. It provides flexibility in family planning, increases the chances of a successful pregnancy, and can be especially beneficial for those undergoing fertility treatments or delaying parenthood.
Multiple Pregnancy Chances
Multiple embryos can be frozen and used in future cycles, increasing the chances of successful pregnancy.
Delayed Parenthood
Couples can delay having children without compromising fertility.
Medical Necessity
For those undergoing cancer treatment or other medical procedures, embryo banking helps preserve future fertility.
Genetic Testing
Embryos can be genetically tested before transfer, allowing for the selection of healthy embryos.