Embryo freezing uses in vitro fertilization to create embryos and vitrification to freeze them for future use. It is a technique to preserve fertility when eggs are younger for a future pregnancy.

EGG VS EMBRYO

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Freezing eggs vs. freezing embryos—often confused—are in fact separate processes, each with their own pros and cons. The difference? Whether eggs are fertilized before or after they’re frozen and thawed, and whether you need to choose now or later who fertilizes those eggs.

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Free consultations are back for egg freezing and embryo freezing

We believe this approach better reflects our mission, ensuring that patients can easily access important information regarding their fertility at no cost. It’s the principle we were founded on, and one which we are happy to embrace once again.

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Private: Preimplantation genetic diagnosis and screening: genetic testing for embryos

Here, we’ll go over the two types of genetic testing for embryos—preimplantation genetic screening (PGS; also known as PGT-A in the newest nomenclature) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD; also known as PGT-M in the newest nomenclature)—as well as the biopsy process, risks, benefits, and more.

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The PROCESS

This process requires coordination with a partner (or sperm donor) and looks something like this:

1

Fertility assessment

(30–45 minutes)

A simple blood test of your anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) and a transvaginal provide our doctors with an understanding of your fertility.

2

MD consultation

(Up to 1 hour)

In a 1x1 meeting with one of our doctors, we discuss your medical history and the results of your fertility assessment, and review the science, the process, and personalized expectations of embryo freezing, including recommendations for pre-screening for partner (male checklist, infectious diseases) and genetic screening for the couple.

3

LOGISTICS CLASS

(Up to 2 hours)

When you’re ready to move forward, we will teach you everything you need to know for a successful cycle, including how to administer prescribed hormone injections.

4

Monitoring

(8–12 days)

You will administer daily hormone injections to stimulate the ovaries. We monitor your progress approximately every other day in short, 20–30-minute visits.

5

Retrieval day and
sperm preparation

During a 15-minute surgical procedure, your doctor will remove follicular fluid, containing eggs, from your ovaries. You’ll be under mild sedation, so it won’t hurt. It’s done by needle through your vaginal wall—no cuts or stitches. Most people return to work the next day. The sperm from the male patient or a sperm donor is prepared through a process called “sperm washing” which isolates healthy sperm from the remainder of the seminal fluid in order to improve chances of fertilization.

6

Fertilization and incubation

Eggs are fertilized to create one or more embryo(s). In some cases, the doctors may recommend a procedure called intracytoplasmic sperm injection (or ICSI) in which a single sperm is injected directly into the eggs. The embryos are then incubated in a specialized environment in the lab for 5–6 days, during which the embryologists monitor and support them to ensure they are developing properly.

7

Vitrification and storage

Your embryos are frozen in liquid nitrogen in our lab by our team of experienced embryologists. Your embryos are stored on-site before being transferred to our secure storage facility. When you are ready to use these embryos, we will thaw and transfer them to your uterus.

Our state-of-the-art lab generates superior results. Our embryo thaw rate is nearly 100%.

About our approach

Pricing

Affordable and transparent

Complimentary initial fertility assessment
Includes blood test (billed to insurance) and ultrasound of uterus and ovaries.

Consultation
Up to 1 hour consultation with one of our providers to discuss your medical history, the results of your fertility assessment and review the science, the process, family planning goals and personalized expectations of embryo freezing

**A cancellation fee of $100 applies if consultation is cancelled within 48 hours.
$550
1st cycle
Includes stimulation monitoring, retrieval, anesthesia, fertilization and vitrification in the lab
$13,750
ICSI
Included 1-10 eggs
$1,500 11-20 eggs
$2,500 21+ eggs
Biopsy for PGS/PGD
$300 per embryo 1-10 embryos
$3,000 11+ embryos
~$225 per embryo Genetics lab fee
Additional fees
$3,000–6,000 Medication
(paid to pharmacy, may be covered by insurance)
$800 per year Storage
(discounts available for 5 and 10 year plans)

LONG-TERM STORAGE

We offer 1, 5 and 10 year storage plans.

FINANCING

Reduce the upfront costs of treatment with financing through our lending partners.

INSURANCE

Extend Fertility is in-network with Progyny and WIN Fertility.

Ready to learn more about embryo freezing? Speak with one of our fertility advisors.

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