Sperm and Embryo Freezing (Vitrification)

Why is sperm freezing (Vitrification) done?

Sometimes sperm freezing is needed like in cases when the man will not be available a time of IVF/ICSI operation or has undergone a testicular biopsy and the sperms found will be stored for future use in IVF/ICSI or is going for cancer treatment which might destroy testicular tissue.

Why is embryo freezing (Vitrification) done?

For embryos sometimes there are situation when there many embryos produced and after replacing some of them in a cycle the ones left are stored for another cycle. Freezing is also useful if anything cancels the embryo transfer part like inability to arrive at time on embryo transfer day or the woman has a weak endometrium or has hyper stimulation.

How is sperm or embryo freezing ( Vitrification) done?

The sperm or embryo are mixed with a cryopreservent that protects it and then the it is vitrified i.e. frozen to a degree lower than 15 thousand under zero in few seconds (on the contrary to the conventional cryopreservation where it took longer time to freeze allowing ice crystals to form inside which destroys it ). Thawing and replacing the sperm or embryo involves defrosting and removing the cryopreservent material.

Why choose Doctor Ashraf Sabry?

Dr. Ashraf Sabry , Fertility & OBGYN Consultant & Cosmetic gynecology surgeon is the best doctor in sperm and embryo and egg freezing (Vitrification) due to his use of latest medical recommendations in addition to his experience formed through multiple years of work and testimonials of hundreds of his patients.

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