Embryo Cryopreservation
Embryo banking involves the cryopreservation of fertilized female eggs for future use. The entire process includes the collection of eggs from the ovaries, fertilization of eggs with sperm in the laboratory, and then finally, freezing of the embryos for storage.
The Embryo Freezing Process
As a part of our comprehensive listing of fertility preservation services, the expert fertility doctors at Atlantic Reproductive are available to assist our patients throughout N.C. Triangle and beyond with embryo cryopreservation. Contact us to begin the embryo freezing process, which includes:
- Egg Collection – Similar to in vitro fertilization, the embryo freezing process begins with the collection of eggs. It’s essential to try and capture as many healthy eggs as possible upon retrieval.
- Fertilization through IVF – Eggs can be fertilized to form an embryo through in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection, also known as I.C.S.I., which only requires one single sperm to be introduced directly to the egg.
- Storage – Embryo freezing, also known as embryo cryopreservation, is the last step in the process. Frozen embryos can be safely stored for years.
The Embryo Freezing Process
As a part of our comprehensive listing of fertility preservation services, the expert fertility doctors at Atlantic Reproductive are available to assist our patients throughout N.C. Triangle and beyond with embryo cryopreservation. Contact us to begin the embryo freezing process, which includes:
- Egg Collection – Similar to in vitro fertilization, the embryo freezing process begins with the collection of eggs. It’s essential to try and capture as many healthy eggs as possible upon retrieval.
- Fertilization through IVF – Eggs can be fertilized to form an embryo through in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection, also known as I.C.S.I., which only requires one single sperm to be introduced directly to the egg.
- Storage – Embryo freezing, also known as embryo cryopreservation, is the last step in the process. Frozen embryos can be safely stored for years.
Fertility Preservation & Embryo Preservation
Do you have questions about preserving an embryo? Would you happen to need any fertility preservation services? Reach out to the specialists at Atlantic Reproductive by calling (855) 248-8777. We proudly serve patients in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Fayetteville, and the United States!
Livestrong Fertility
Livestrong Fertility is an arm of the global Livestrong non-profit. Livestrong Fertility “is dedicated to helping men and women diagnosed during their reproductive years better understand cancer-related risks to their fertility and access discounted fertility preservation services and free medication.”
Atlantic Reproductive Medicine is a partner with Livestrong Fertility. To find out more about Livestrong Fertility’s financial help, click their Eligibility Requirements button under Financial Assistance.
Egg Donation
Atlantic Reproductive also offers egg donation services to our patients. If you’re interested in helping a family make their dream of having a baby come true, please look into becoming an egg donor.
Fertility Preservation
Fertility Preservation
Fertility preservation involves the cryopreservation of sperm or eggs for future use. Fertility preservation is typically done in cases when natural fertility is threatened, such as with ovarian or testicular cancer or due to aging.
Easy Access
If you are facing a disease that could impact your fertility, such as testicular cancer effects or breast cancer, or are considering some kind of treatment that will threaten future fertility in the near future, you have options.
Egg Banking
Egg banking involves the cryopreservation of female eggs for future use. Egg banking includes the collection of eggs from the ovaries via an egg retrieval procedure, dehydrating them, and finally freezing them.
Emergency Sperm Bank
Sperm banking involves the cryopreservation of sperm for future use. Sperm can remain frozen for many years or even decades. When you’re ready to become a parent, the frozen sperm will be thawed and used to inseminate a female egg via IVF to achieve pregnancy.
Egg Vitrification
Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, essentially preserves your fertility at its current state — allowing you greater control over your journey toward motherhood. With the latest technology, women can work around their biological clock, whether its for personal or professional reasons.