09/12/2025
Embryo Cryopreservation at Genesis Clinic
At Genesis, embryo cryopreservation is an integral part of the assisted reproduction process. After fertilization during an IVF cycle, high-quality embryos that meet specific laboratory criteria can be safely preserved using vitrification, an advanced freezing method performed in ultra-low temperatures (approximately –196°C).
This allows embryos to be used in a future cycle without repeating ovarian stimulation or egg retrieval.
Embryo freezing offers important advantages:
🔸 Flexibility in timing – couples may choose to delay embryo transfer to a later cycle that better supports physical, emotional, or logistical readiness.
🔸 Clinical safety – if the fresh cycle is not ideal for transfer (for example due to elevated hormone levels or a less receptive uterine environment), freezing embryos allows treatment to continue at a safer time.
🔸 Cost efficiency – stored embryos enable future transfer attempts without repeating a full IVF stimulation cycle.
Thanks to modern vitrification techniques, frozen embryo transfer outcomes are comparable to fresh transfer outcomes in many clinical situations.
At Genesis Clinic, embryo freezing and storage are conducted in a laboratory accredited by ISO 15189 and CAP (College of American Pathologists), ensuring compliance with internationally recognised standards for quality, safety, and laboratory excellence.
Only embryos that meet established viability criteria are frozen and stored, maintaining the highest level of scientific and clinical care.
