Cryopreservation
(Freezing / Fertility Preservation)
Cryopreservation
Cryopreservation Treatment Centre in Hyderabad
Fertility preservation is a term used for interventions and procedures aiming at preserving eggs, sperm, or embryos to enable a woman or a couple to plan a pregnancy at a later time. One important component of fertility treatment and method of fertility preservation is Cryopreservation. For those seeking expert care in this field, Plan B Fertility serves as a premier Cryopreservation treatment centre in Hyderabad, offering advanced solutions and support for all your fertility preservation needs.
What is Cryopreservation?
Cryopreservation is a process in which biological material such as eggs, sperm and embryos are frozen and stored in liquid nitrogen at an ultra-low temperature of minus 196 degrees.
At this temperature, all metabolic activities in the cells cease and hence can then be preserved in such a state for any number of days, months or years, so that they can be used at a later time when they are ready to conceive a child.
OOCYTE/EGG FREEZING
Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, is a technique under Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) that includes the retrieval, freezing, and storage of a woman’s unfertilized eggs. This procedure, performed at our state-of-the-art facility in Kondapur, offers women the option to delay motherhood to a more suitable time.
How is egg freezing conducted?
The woman has to undergo daily injections of hormones to stimulate the growth of eggs until they reach a mature stage for retrieval.
The retrieval of eggs is done under anaesthesia and the eggs are then frozen and stored. They can be thawed when the woman is ready to try for a baby, but IVF or ICSI is the only method by which the eggs can be utilized for treatment.
Indications for Oocyte/Egg freezing
- Treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy that might impair fertility
- Certain medical or metabolic conditions
- Surgeries affecting reproductive organs
- Autoimmune diseases impacting reproductive functions
- Egg donation or postponing pregnancy due to personal reasons such as career planning
SPERM FREEZING
Sperm freezing is another essential service offered at Plan B Fertility, especially useful for preserving male fertility. Our facility in Kondapur is known as one of the best centre for fertility treatments and Sperm Freezing Centre in Hyderabad. Plan B Fertility ensures high standards of care and technology are used during the process.
How is sperm freezing conducted?
Sperm is typically collected via masturbation in a sterilized container, either at our center or at home, with subsequent transportation to our laboratory where it is analyzed, processed, and stored in liquid nitrogen.
Indications for Semen freezing
- Anticipated decline in sperm count or quality
- Backup for IVF/ICSI treatment cycles
- Long-distance relationships or impending surgeries that may affect fertility
- Protection against potential fertility impacts from cancer treatments or other health conditions
EMBRYO FREEZING
At Plan B Fertility, embryo freezing is performed using the latest IVF/ICSI technologies. This process involves the freezing and storage of embryos, allowing couples the flexibility to plan their families around their personal and medical circumstances.
Indications for Embryo Freezing
- Medical or social reasons for delaying pregnancy
- Surplus embryos from IVF/ICSI cycles
- Desire to avoid multiple pregnancies in a single cycle
Advantages of Cryopreservation
- Eliminates the need for repeated ovarian stimulation
- Reduces the overall cost of future fertility treatments
- Increases the likelihood of pregnancy by using thawed embryos in optimally timed cycles
By providing comprehensive cryopreservation services, Plan B Fertility supports individuals and couples in effectively planning their journey to parenthood, backed by advanced technology and compassionate care in the heart of Kondapur. Whether it’s egg, sperm, or embryo freezing, our clinic is equipped to meet diverse fertility preservation needs with expertise and sensitivity.
FAQs
Cryopreservation helps preserve reproductive materials such as eggs, sperm, or embryos, enabling future family planning. This method is especially beneficial for individuals undergoing treatments that may impair fertility or for those who wish to delay parenthood.
IVF involves fertilizing an egg with sperm in a lab to create an embryo, which is then implanted in the uterus. Egg freezing, on the other hand, involves preserving unfertilized eggs for future use in fertility treatments.
The egg freezing process typically involves hormonal stimulation with injections and a retrieval procedure performed under sedation to minimize discomfort. Most women experience sensations similar to menstrual cramps afterwards, which can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. At Plan B Fertility, we provide comprehensive care to ensure that any discomfort during the procedure is kept to a minimum.
The costs associated with freezing eggs, sperm, and embryos vary depending on several factors, including treatment specifics, storage duration, and any additional medical procedures required. For accurate estimates, consultation at a clinic like Plan B Fertility is recommended.
Success rates for cryopreservation vary depending on age, quality of the egg/ sperm / embryo and freezing techniques. Generally, embryos have higher success rates compared to eggs, with sperm freezing showing high viability upon thawing.
Freezing embryos allows couples to save excess embryos from an IVF cycle for future use. This practice provides flexibility for additional pregnancy attempts without undergoing further egg retrievals. Embryo freezing is often also utilized for fertility preservation ahead of medical treatments that could affect fertility or for postponing pregnancy for personal reasons.