Embryo Freezing: Benefits And Process

By Author: Dr Shivani Sachdev Gour
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For couples planning for a family or women considering fertility preservation, embryo freezing is a promising option. As fertility science advances, more people are turning to this safe and effective technique to improve their chances of successful pregnancy in the future.

Embryo freezing is offered as part of personalized, world-class fertility care. Explores the benefits, treatment process, and cost of embryo freezing to help you make informed decisions.

What is Embryo Freezing?
Embryo freezing, also known as embryo cryopreservation, is a fertility preservation method where embryos (fertilized eggs) are frozen and stored for future use. It allows individuals or couples to pause their parenthood journey until the time is right—medically, financially, or personally.

These frozen embryos can later be thawed and transferred into the uterus during an IVF cycle when the patient is ready to conceive.

Benefits of Embryo Freezing
Embryo freezing offers multiple advantages, especially for individuals facing time-sensitive medical or personal challenges:

1. Preserves Fertility
Ideal ...
... for women undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy, which can affect fertility, or for those choosing to delay pregnancy for personal or professional reasons.

2. Increases IVF Success Rates
By preserving high-quality embryos from an earlier age, patients improve their chances of a successful pregnancy, even later in life.

3. Reduces the Need for Multiple Stimulations
Instead of undergoing repeated hormone stimulation cycles, excess embryos from one IVF cycle can be frozen for future use, reducing physical and financial strain.

4. Supports Family Planning
Couples who wish to have more than one child can freeze extra embryos from their initial IVF cycle for future pregnancies.

The Embryo Freezing Process at SCI IVF Hospital
SCI IVF Hospital follows a meticulous and advanced process to ensure optimal embryo preservation.

Step 1: Ovarian Stimulation
The female partner is given fertility medications to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs.

Step 2: Egg Retrieval
Once the eggs mature, they are collected under mild sedation through a simple outpatient procedure.

Step 3: Fertilization
The retrieved eggs are fertilized with the partner’s or donor’s sperm in the IVF laboratory under expert supervision.

Step 4: Embryo Development
The fertilized eggs are cultured in the lab for 3 to 5 days until they develop into embryos.

Step 5: Freezing
High-quality embryos are selected and frozen using a technique called vitrification—a rapid freezing process that prevents ice crystal formation and protects the embryo structure.

Step 6: Storage
The frozen embryos are stored in liquid nitrogen tanks at -196°C and can be preserved for several years.

Step 7: Future Use
When the patient is ready, the frozen embryos are thawed and transferred to the uterus in a Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) cycle.

Cost of Embryo Freezing in Delhi
At SCI IVF Hospital, embryo freezing is made affordable and transparent for all patients. The cost of embryo freezing in Delhi typically includes:
• Ovarian stimulation and monitoring
• Egg retrieval procedure
• Fertilization and embryo culture
• Vitrification (freezing process)
• Annual embryo storage charges

While prices may vary depending on the patient’s medical condition and treatment plan, SCI IVF Hospital ensures value-for-money care under the guidance of Dr. Shivani Sachdev Gour, one of India’s most respected fertility specialists.

Patients can also choose from fertility packages that include IVF cycles along with embryo freezing and future Frozen Embryo Transfers (FET).
Why Choose SCI IVF Hospital?
✅ Led by Dr. Shivani Sachdev Gour
With over two decades of experience and international recognition, Dr. Shivani Sachdev Gour brings unmatched expertise and personalized care.
✅ Advanced IVF Lab
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, SCI’s IVF lab ensures the best environment for embryo culture and storage.
✅ High Success Rates
The hospital consistently reports high pregnancy success rates through fresh and frozen embryo transfers.
✅ Ethical and Transparent Practices
SCI IVF Hospital maintains ethical standards, complete patient transparency, and emotional support throughout the fertility journey.

Conclusion
Embryo freezing is a smart, safe, and effective option for preserving your fertility. Whether you're looking to delay parenthood, preserve embryos after an IVF cycle, or prepare for future family planning, this technique offers flexibility and peace of mind.

For expert guidance, compassionate care, and advanced fertility solutions, trust SCI IVF Hospital—recognized as the best IVF centre in Delhi —under the leadership of Dr. Shivani Sachdev Gour. Take control of your reproductive future today. https://www.drshivanisachdevgour.com/sci-ivf-hospital-delhi/

Dr. Shivani Sachdev Gour, Founder & Director of SCI Healthcare, SCI IVF is a state of the art fertility centre located in Kailash Colony, New Delhi.