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Embryo freezing in Essex
Embryo freezing allows couples and co-parents to preserve their fertility together so that you may try for a family at a time that is right for you. If you're considering embryo freezing, our expert team at TFP Simply Fertility is here to support you. Based in Chelmsford and serving patients from across Essex, Colchester and Wickford, we've been delivering specialist fertility care for over ten years.
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What is embryo freezing?
Embryo freezing is a method of preserving your fertility as a couple or co-parent, giving you the time to focus on what matters right now, whilst allowing you to try for a family at a time that's right for you.
It is also an option for those already undergoing fertility treatment who may need to have more than one cycle to achieve a pregnancy or to try for a sibling later on.
To freeze embryos, you'll need to undergo a partial IVF cycle to retrieve eggs from the ovaries which are then fertilised with sperm in a lab. These are left to develop into embryos over five to six days and any healthy embryos are frozen and safely stored in liquid nitrogen for future use.
You may be considering embryo freezing if...
You're not ready to start a family
You have a condition affecting your fertility
You’re undergoing medical treatment that may affect fertility
You're a transgender or non-binary person about to undergo gender affirming surgery
You're in the armed forces or work a 'hazardous' job
You want to preserve your fertility for personal or lifestyle reasons
You're not ready to start a family
You have a condition affecting your fertility
You’re undergoing medical treatment that may affect fertility
You're a transgender or non-binary person about to undergo gender affirming surgery
You're in the armed forces or work a 'hazardous' job
You want to preserve your fertility for personal or lifestyle reasons
How does embryo freezing work?
At TFP Simply Fertility, our experienced team has been helping patients across Essex with their fertility preservation journey for over ten years. To freeze your embryos, you will have to go through a partial IVF cycle, taking you up to the fertilisation stage. The embryo freezing process can take up to four weeks and looks like this:
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Step one
Stimulating the ovaries
A daily injection is used at home to stimulate follicular growth within the ovaries. This increases the number of eggs that are collected.
In most cases, this is a 14-day course of hormone medication.
Step two
Suppressing the natural menstrual cycle
A second daily injection is then added at home to stop natural hormone production and control when your eggs are released.
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Step three
Monitoring progress
Pelvic scans will be performed to check the development and growth of the follicles in the ovaries. This will determine when the eggs are collected from the follicles.
Step four
Egg retrieval
Once the follicles have reached the correct size, an injection will be given to mature the eggs for collection. A needle is then gently guided through the vaginal wall taptuo cre the eggs one by one. Don’t worry, you will be sedated for this part of the procedure to ensure no pain or discomfort.
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Step five
Fertilisation
Healthy eggs are combined with sperm in the lab where they reach and penetrate the egg naturally. A method called intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), where a single healthy sperm is injected directly into the egg, may be used for cases of low sperm count or quality.
Step six
Embryo development
Fertilised eggs are left for five to six days to develop into mature embryos. These are monitored using an EmbryoScope™ which helps us select the strongest embryos for freezing.
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How much does embryo freezing cost in Essex?
You'll find a breakdown of a typical embryo freezing cycle below, as well as the cost of a fertility assessment to help provide you with the answers you need to plan for your future.
*Any medication required throughout your treatment is charged separately.
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Fertility assessment
£590
Includes consultation
Embryo freezing cycle
£6,310
Includes egg retrieval, fertilisation and freezing
Storage
£389
Paid annually
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Our team is here to provide clear pricing details and answer any questions about embryo freezing. Contact us to plan your next steps with confidence.
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Our embryo freezing success rates
We estimate that 90% of embryos and eggs survive the freeze-thaw process, which is a key factor when considering how effective embryo freezing is as a fertility option.
The likelihood of getting pregnant with frozen eggs depends on several factors, including age. Women who freeze their eggs before the age of 35 generally have a higher chance of conceiving.
Our embryo freezing success rates
We estimate that 90% of embryos and eggs survive the freeze-thaw process, which is a key factor when considering how effective embryo freezing is as a fertility option.
The likelihood of getting pregnant with frozen eggs depends on several factors, including age. Women who freeze their eggs before the age of 35 generally have a higher chance of conceiving.
Consider donating your embryos
Once your family is complete, you may find yourself questioning what to do with your remaining embryos. This decision can be both emotional and challenging. We will discuss the various options available to help you make the right choice for you.
For many couples facing fertility challenges, receiving donated embryos can be a lifeline. If you choose to donate your embryos to a family in need, we will check our waiting list to find an appropriate recipient.
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Consider donating your embryos
Once your family is complete, you may find yourself questioning what to do with your remaining embryos. This decision can be both emotional and challenging. We will discuss the various options available to help you make the right choice for you.
For many couples facing fertility challenges, receiving donated embryos can be a lifeline. If you choose to donate your embryos to a family in need, we will check our waiting list to find an appropriate recipient.
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