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Preserving your fertility with TFP Fertility
Whatever your circumstances, fertility preservation allows you to safeguard your future. Though we cannot guarantee a successful future pregnancy, preserving your fertility provides the reassurance you need to try for a family at a time that works for you.
Here's everything you need to know about preserving your fertility.
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What is fertility preservation?
Preserving your fertility means collecting, freezing and storing your eggs, sperm or embryos for future fertility treatment.
As you age, so do your eggs and sperm. For females, not only does your ovarian reserve decline but the quality of your eggs does too. Preserving them now can give you more options for starting a family further down the line.
Preserving your fertility doesn't guarantee a future pregnancy. However, it does let you try treatment at a time that is right for you.
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How does fertility preservation work?
Preserving your fertility is more straightforward than you may think. The process of collection depends on whether you're freezing eggs or sperm.
If you're freezing your eggs, you'll need to undergo a partial IVF cycle to stimulate and collect your eggs.
If you're freezing your sperm, you'll need to provide a semen sample or undergo a surgical procedure to collect it.
Your eggs or sperm are then frozen using a flash freezing technique called vitrification and safely stored until you're ready to use them.
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Types of preservation
There are several methods for preserving your fertility and what you decide to freeze will depend on your personal circumstances. At TFP Fertility, we help individuals, couples and co-parents safeguard their future by freezing eggs, sperm and embryos.
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Egg freezing
To freeze your eggs, you'll need to undergo a partial IVF cycle. This includes a short course of hormone medication to stimulate egg growth followed by an egg collection procedure under mild sedation.
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Sperm freezing
Sperm freezing is the most successful method for preserving a man's fertility. You'll need to provide a semen sample (either at our clinic or at home) which is tested for infectious diseases before freezing.
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Embryo freezing
Embryos withstand the freezing and thawing process better than eggs and sperm. If you're in a position to have embryos created - either with a partner or co-parent or the help of a donor - then we recommend doing so.
Who can fertility preservation help?
Preserving your fertility can be a reassuring option if you’re looking to have a family further down the line. There are many reasons why you may wish to preserve your fertility. Some of the most common reasons are:
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You're not ready to start a family yet
You may consider preserving your fertility if you don't yet feel emotionally or financially ready, there are things you want to achieve beforehand or haven't met the right partner.
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You're a non-binary or transgender person
If you’re starting hormone replacement therapy or plan to undergo gender reassignment surgery, some or complete loss of fertility can be expected.
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You have a condition or are undergoing treatment that may affect your fertility
Conditions such as endometriosis and PCOS, as well as cancer therapies like chemo and radiotherapy may impact your fertility.
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You're in the Armed Forces or at risk of injury due to your occupation
If you’re working a job deemed as “hazardous” you may wish to preserve your fertility due to the increased risk of injury or exposure to harmful chemicals or illnesses.
How much does fertility preservation cost?
You can see a breakdown of a typical freezing cycle below. Any medication required throughout your treatment will be an additional cost as well as an annual storage fee of £350.
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Egg freezing
£4,300
Includes egg retrieval and freezing
Sperm freezing
£650
Includes sperm screening and freezing
Embryo freezing
£5,610
Includes egg retrieval, fertilisation and freezing
How successful is fertility preservation?
Around 90% of frozen eggs and embryos survive the thawing process and go on to be used in fertility treatments. We estimate that around 50% of frozen sperm will survive the process.
However, it's important to know that this still doesn't guarantee a successful pregnancy and your success with fertility treatment is dependent on several factors.
Most important is the age you are when you preserve your fertility, particularly for women, as your eggs are healthiest during your teenage years and throughout your twenties.
We'll discuss these factors with you during your consultation, including how you might benefit from preserving your fertility and how delaying parenthood could impact your chances of success.
You can also find a breakdown of our success rates for IVF per age group on your chosen TFP Fertility clinic's page.
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Fertility preservation resources
Preserving your fertility is a big decision and financial commitment no matter your circumstances. We're here to help guide you on your journey so you can make the right decision for you.
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How old do you have to be to freeze your eggs?
Everything you need to know about the recommended age for freezing your eggs to ensure optimal success later on.
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Does birth control make you infertile?
Everything you need to know about the temporary effects birth control has on your fertility.
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What are the warning signs of infertility?
The signs and symptoms to look out for that may suggest there is a problem with your fertility and when to see a doctor.
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Ready to start your fertility journey? We're here for you
Speak to our patient support team for advice about your options and to book your first consultation with a fertility expert.