Cryopreservation and laboratory fertility care at Abha Surgy Centre

Cryopreservation

Empowering Your Choice Through Preservation

Did you know? Human eggs can be frozen with the aid of medical procedures for future use? The process – Cryopreservation plays a critical role in IVF treatments, allowing embryos, eggs, and sperm to be frozen and stored for future use — increasing flexibility, safety, and success rates in assisted and planned reproduction.

In IVF, Cryopreservation refers to the freezing and long-term storage of:

  • Sperms

    Sperms

  • Eggs (Oocytes)

    Eggs (Oocytes)

  • Embryos

    Embryos

  • Ovarian Tissue

    Ovarian Tissue

  • Testicular Tissue

    Testicular Tissue

  • Stem Cells

    Stem Cells

  • Cord Blood

    Cord Blood

These frozen cells can be thawed and used in later IVF cycles, removing the need for repeated hormone stimulation or sperm collection.

How It Works

The five stages of cryopreservation, from sample collection to thawing
  1. Collection Of Biological Sample
  2. Addition Of Cryoprotectants To Prevent Ice Crystal Formation.
  3. Slow Or Rapid Cooling To Cryogenic Temperatures.
  4. Storage In Liquid Nitrogen Tanks (-196°C).
  5. Thawing At The Time Of Future Use.

Egg Freezing Procedures (also called Oocyte Cryopreservation) is a specific application of Cryopreservation where a woman’s eggs are harvested, frozen, and stored for future use in fertility treatments like IVF.

Know the difference

Difference between Cryopreservation & Egg Freezing.

All egg freezing is cryopreservation, but not all cryopreservation is egg freezing.

  • Scope

    Cryopreservation

    General technique

    Egg freezing

    Specific to egg (oocyte) preservation

  • Used for

    Cryopreservation

    Sperm, eggs, embryos, tissues

    Egg freezing

    Only for eggs

  • Purpose

    Cryopreservation

    Medical, fertility, research

    Egg freezing

    Fertility preservation

  • Storage method

    Cryopreservation

    Liquid nitrogen (−196°C)

    Egg freezing

    Liquid nitrogen (−196°C)

Learn more about our dedicated egg freezing programme.

Why it matters in IVF

Advantages of cryopreservation in IVF.

  • Increases chances of pregnancy over multiple cycles

    Bank embryos or eggs from one retrieval for several future attempts.

  • Flexible timing of IVF embryo transfer

    Choose the right moment for transfer — after recovery, travel, or medical clearance.

  • Reduces cost (no need for repeated egg retrieval)

    Avoid repeated egg retrieval and stimulation in subsequent IVF cycles.

  • Helps avoid OHSS (Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome)

    Freeze-all protocols can reduce ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome risk.

  • Fewer medications and procedures for the patient

    Frozen embryo transfers use lighter preparation — less stress on your body.

Looking for a Centre for Cryopreservation nearby?

At Abha Surgy, we offer advanced cryopreservation services as part of our comprehensive fertility care. Whether you need to freeze eggs, sperm, or embryos, our state-of-the-art facility ensures your biological material is stored safely at ultra-low temperatures using the latest freezing techniques and complete hygiene and cleanliness.

Cryopreservation is ideal for individuals planning for future parenthood, undergoing medical treatments like chemotherapy, or preserving surplus embryos from IVF cycles. With our expert team guided by Dr. Bani Kumar Mitra and Dr. Konkon Das Mitra, high-quality laboratory standards, and a patient-first approach, Abha Surgy Healthcare Private Limited (ASHPL) gives you the freedom to plan your family on your terms.

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