Embryo freezing, also called embryo cryopreservation, is one of the most preferred methods in recent years. For IVF treatments, the embryo formed by fertilized eggs and sperm in the laboratory environment can be frozen and stored for future pregnancies.

Why is Embryo Freezing Performed?

Egg and sperm cells taken from couples who have IVF treatment are fertilized in a laboratory environment. At the end of the application, the healthiest embryo is taken and placed in the mother's uterus. It is possible to obtain more than one healthy embryo during these procedures. Freezing and storing the obtained embryos under appropriate conditions prevents repeating all procedures for the second time for couples who want to have children again. If infertility is present in both women and men, embryo freezing is also recommended in addition to freezing sperm and egg cells.

It is more logical and easier to freeze healthy embryos that are already fertilized, especially instead of re-fertilizing the frozen eggs and sperm and obtaining new embryos from them and making selection from the beginning. People who want to have children again with the same partners can have children directly, bypassing all preparation stages and drug use processes, thanks to this application. The oldest known embryo freezing process, which turns into pregnancy, is 16 years old. This shows that the application is a logical decision for couples in the long run.

Are There Any Problems During Pregnancy With Frozen Embryo?

It has been observed that there is no difference between the frozen embryo and the normal embryo if the freezing and thawing processes are carried out in accordance with the standards. All of the studies have shown that the complication rates such as miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth in pregnancies initiated with frozen embryos are the same as those initiated with normal embryos. The egg cell used in embryo formation has a greater effect on complications. Therefore, it is very important to take the necessary precautions in the early period. The probability of miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth will be much less for the embryo obtained with the egg cell frozen at an early age or the egg cell taken at an early age. It is important that all couples who dream of having a child and who have tried for 1 year and have not been successful should consult a specialist for IVF and infertility treatment without wasting time. Along with the success rate in applications performed at an early age, the rate of healthy results also increases