Cryopreservation

Cryopreservation is a technique to preserve biological materials to extreme temperature (-196 c), using liquid nitrogen at which all biological activities of cells stop entirely. Cryopreservation procedure is used to freeze the eggs, sperms or embryos for future use.

Oocyte cryopreservation or Egg freezing allow a patient to use their frozen eggs in future when they are ready for pregnancy. Egg freezing offers fertility preservation options for women facing cancer treatments or those who wish to delay child bearing.

Sperm cryopreservation or sperm freezing is a process of storing sperms for future use, especially important for individuals undergoing medical treatments (like chemotherapy or radiation) that can damage sperm quality.

Embryo cryopreservation or freezing of embryos is a fertility preservation technique used to store embryos for future use, allowing couples to postpone pregnancy can store for future pregnancies.