Vitrification is a fast-freezing method that helps protect eggs, sperm and embryos from damage during freezing and storage. It makes fertility preservation and frozen embryo transfer possible.
Uses of cryopreservation
- Egg freezing for medical or personal reasons
- Embryo freezing after IVF
- Sperm freezing before treatment or procedures
- Frozen embryo transfer cycles
Storage and consent
Storage duration, consent and future use are explained before freezing, and records are maintained carefully according to guidelines.