What is embryo freezing?
Embryo freezing, also known as embryo cryopreservation, is a method of freezing and storing embryos for later use. An embryo is a fertilised egg that has been fertilised by sperm. This procedure is intended to assist people with fertility and reproduction.
Why would you freeze an embryo?
Embryo freezing is frequently performed following fertility procedures. In vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) are two examples.
- After an egg has been fertilised, postpone or cancel implantation into your uterus.
- Want to postpone IVF until later.
- Choose to donate unused embryos to other people trying to get pregnant or to researchers rather than destroy them.