What is embryo freezing?

Embryo freezing is the process of freezing fertilised embryos as part of IVF treatment. This is achieved by collecting eggs from ovaries, fertilising them to create embryos and freezing them after allowing them to grow for several days. This can be done at different stages of development.

Who should consider embryo freezing?

Embryo freezing may be suitable for you if you have undergone one cycle of IVF but wish to preserve the resulting embryos for implantation at a later date. This may be because our specialists have advised against a fresh transfer, or for those who are simply not ready to have a baby but wish to preserve their fertility.

Embryo freezing is also an option for those whose treatment is cancelled after egg collection for any reason, are facing medical treatment or who are undergoing gender reassignment.

How embryo freezing works

Ovarian stimulation

You will take hormone medication for a few days, in order to mature the eggs within the ovaries.

Monitoring

Egg collection

Once the eggs have reached a suitable size, they are collected in a short procedure at one of our partner clinics.

Eggs fertilised

Once collected, they are fertilised with sperm from either a male partner or a donor in our laboratory, to create resulting embryos.

You'll have regular blood tests and monitoring scans, to check the growth of eggs.

The embryo freezing process is the same, regardless of whether your embryos are being frozen with the aim of preserving fertility, or as part of an IVF cycle. After we have completed our initial consultations and tests, the process can be broken down into 5 steps:

These embryos are assessed by consultants, with high-quality ones placed in individual ‘straws’ and covered in a vitrification solution, before being frozen in liquid nitrogen.

Embryos frozen

When do I use my embryos?

Once you are ready for pregnancy, we will remove one of your frozen embryos from storage, before thawing and preparing for implantation, with our Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) treatment package.

How FIN IVF treatment works

Here’s what to expect when you choose FIN IVF treatment:

Initial consultation

Book an initial consultation with one of our fertility specialists to discuss your needs

Personalized Treatment Plan

After your consultation, we’ll create a tailored IVF plan using our AI-driven technology

At-Home Testing & Monitoring

Conduct tests from the comfort of your home with our at-home care kits, with nurse support throughout

Treatment & Embryo Transfer

Undergo treatment at our state-of-the-art clinic with constant support from our team

Post-Treatment Support

Our team remains available to support you through the rest of your fertility journey

FAQ's - Embryo freezing

Why choose FIN IVF

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At home appointments

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All inclusive costs

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