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Embryo Freezing Service
At the Nahal Fertility Clinic, our advance embryo freezing services help you in securing your fertility for future pregnancies. Be it IVF treatment or a conscious decision for the future, our fertility clinic incorporates state-of-the-art cryopreservation techniques for maximum embryo viability.
Freeze Your Embryo Now and Secure Your Fertility!
At the Nahal Fertility Clinic, our advance embryo freezing services help you in securing your fertility for future pregnancies. Be it IVF treatment or a conscious decision for the future, our fertility clinic incorporates state-of-the-art cryopreservation techniques for maximum embryo viability.
What is Embryo Freezing?
Embryo freezing, also known as cryopreservation, is the process of freezing embryos (fertilized eggs) at ultra-low temperatures (-196°C) to preserve them for future use.
By replacing water in the embryos with cryoprotectants, we prevent ice crystals from forming, ensuring the embryos remain intact. Frozen embryos can remain viable for years and are often used in IVF treatments.
When to Consider Embryo Freezing?
Delaying Pregnancy
If you don't want to get pregnant now but want to preserve the best quality of fertility, you can freeze your eggs or embryos!
Medical Treatments
For patients undergoing cancer treatments or other procedures that could affect fertility.
IVF Planning
In the routine process of IVF, one can freeze additional embryos so they can plan a pregnancy later on without having to go through the elaborate cycle of IVF once again.
What are the Benefits of Embryo Freezing
Long-Term Viability
Freezing the embryos will keep them viable for many years, which can be helpful in family planning flexibility.
More Success with IVF
Frozen embryos increase success rates in subsequent IVF cycles.
Preservation of Fertility:
Protects your fertility ahead of medical treatments like chemotherapy.
Step-by-Step Process
Embryo Freezing
Embryo Creation
Fresh embryos are created in a lab using IVF, where eggs are fertilized by sperm.
Cryopreservation
The embryos will be treated with cryoprotectants that prevent ice crystal formation. Then, they are frozen and stored at a temperature of -196°C in liquid nitrogen.
Embryos’ Storage
The embryos are then stored in safe cryogenic tanks until they are ready for use.
Thawed embryos & Transfer
When you're ready to proceed with pregnancy, the embryos are then thawed and transferred to the uterus during carefully chosen periods of time.
Choose Nahal Fertility Clinic
Your Top Choice for Embryo Freezing in Canada!
We utilize the most up-to-date methods in sperm freezing to ensure, if needed, your semen can be used in many years to come. Based on your requirements, Nahal Sperm Clinic offers long-term and short-term storage options. Sperm banking services are available for both the GTA and local communities in Toronto, Ontario.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an embryo?
An embryo is an early form of a human being once the egg has been fertilized by sperm. Embryos contain all the genetic material that would make up any future baby, but a fetus generally develops after implantation into the uterus.
Does freezing an embryo affect the baby?
No, research has so far shown that the freezing of an embryo has no bearing on the health and development of the baby upon delivery. FETs are as effective as fresh embryo transfers.
Is embryo freezing painful?
Embryo freezing itself is not painful. The process involves IVF, where eggs are retrieved and fertilized. Egg retrieval may cause some discomfort, but freezing the embryos afterward is a non-invasive process.
How long can embryos be stored?
Yes, it is possible to store embryos for years with no loss in quality.
How successful is embryo freezing?
Embryo freezing is very successful: about 90 to 95 percent of frozen embryos survive the process of thawing and yield similar pregnancy rates compared to fresh embryo transfers.
What age should you freeze embryos?
Ideally, the embryos should be frozen before the age of 35 because from a biological standpoint, that is where eggs and embryos are of the best quality. However, embryo freezing has gained popularity as part of fertility preservation for many women in their 30s.
How much is embryo freezing in Toronto?
Embryo freezing in Toronto typically costs between $1,000 and $2,000 for the procedure, with additional fees for long-term storage, which range from $200 to $800 per year.
