Embryo Freezing
Embryo freezing preserves surplus embryos from an IVF or ICSI cycle for future transfers, avoiding repeat stimulation and egg collection. Vitrification techniques give strong survival rates at thawing and allow flexible timing of later transfers around your health and life plans. Your clinician explains how long embryos can be stored under Turkish rules and how future transfers are organised.
Embryo Freezing explained
Embryo freezing safely stores embryos created during IVF for use in a later cycle, without repeating full stimulation.
What is embryo freezing?
Embryo freezing (cryopreservation) stores good-quality embryos created during an IVF or ICSI cycle, so they can be transferred in a future cycle. It lets you make use of suitable extra embryos and can allow further attempts without repeating full ovarian stimulation.
Is it right for me?
It's relevant for couples having IVF or ICSI who have suitable embryos to store, or who plan to space out attempts or future pregnancies. Your fertility team explains how many embryos are suitable for freezing and how a frozen transfer works.
How it's done, step by step
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During IVF or ICSI: suitable embryos are identified by the embryology team.
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Freezing: good-quality embryos are frozen and stored securely.
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Storage: embryos are kept safely until you're ready.
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Frozen transfer: the womb lining is prepared in a later cycle.
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Transfer: a thawed embryo is gently placed in the womb.
What you'll experience
Freezing happens in the laboratory as part of your cycle. A later frozen-embryo transfer is a simpler process than a full IVF cycle, with fewer steps. Your consultant coordinates the timing in your language.
Recovery & results timeline
A frozen-embryo transfer is quick and gentle, with normal activity soon after and a pregnancy test about two weeks later. Outcomes vary and cannot be guaranteed; your team provides realistic, individual guidance.
This is general information to help you understand your options, not medical advice. Your final plan, suitability and any risks are confirmed by your treating doctor.
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