Fertility preservation allows individuals and couples to store reproductive cells- eggs for women and sperm for men, for use at a later stage. The reasons can range from medical treatments like chemotherapy, which may harm fertility, to personal goals such as career planning or waiting for the right partner.
Egg and sperm freezing are now well-established techniques. Advances in cryopreservation, especially the method known as vitrification (ultra-rapid freezing) - have improved survival rates of thawed cells, leading to better outcomes in IVF.
The process begins with hormone injections over 8-12 days to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs. These are then retrieved under mild sedation using a thin needle guided by ultrasound. Mature eggs are identified and frozen using vitrification - a rapid freezing process that protects cell structure.
This involves producing a semen sample, usually by masturbation - which is analysed, processed and frozen in liquid nitrogen. It is a simple and quick procedure, often done in a single visit. For men who cannot produce a sample on the day, surgical sperm retrieval may be an option.
The frozen eggs or sperm are stored securely and can be used in future IVF or ICSI cycles.
Fertility Doctors in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana & Maharashtra
KIMS Fertility IVF Centre has extensive experience in preserving fertility for medical, social and psychological reasons. We follow international guidelines on cryopreservation and maintain high safety standards in our storage protocols.
Our fertility counsellors and doctors work closely with you to ensure the process is fully understood and tailored to your circumstances. We offer confidential, compassionate care with a strong focus on informed decision-making.
Fertility preservation is recommended in a variety of situations, such as:
By freezing eggs or sperm early, you can improve your chances of having a biological child later in life, even when natural fertility has declined.
