Oocyte (Egg) Cryopreservation Storage: Reflecting on Your Journey and What Comes Next

The end of the year is a natural time to reflect on decisions made throughout the year, including your fertility preservation journey. If you've frozen your eggs, deciding when or if to use them can be challenging. As you look toward the future, allow yourself the time to consider transferring your oocytes to a long-term storage facility for additional peace of mind.

Using Your Frozen Eggs: It’s Okay to Be Unsure

It's easy to pressure yourself into making a quick choice about your frozen eggs at the start of the new year, especially as storage costs continue to add up. However, it's important to remember that when frozen and stored properly, eggs can remain viable for many years, with successful pregnancies occurring even after a decade. Additionally, there are more cost-effective options for egg storage available, so there's no need to rush your decision.

Some women ultimately choose not to use their frozen eggs for various reasons, such as becoming pregnant naturally, deciding that they don’t want children, or experiencing changes in their life circumstances. Each of these reasons is valid. If you’re considering your next steps, transferring your eggs to a long-term storage facility can be more affordable and provide you with the time you need to make a decision.

Transferring to a Long-Term Storage Facility

Transferring your eggs from a fertility clinic to a long-term storage facility may seem daunting, but there are established protocols to ensure the safety of your reproductive tissue. At HavenCryo, for instance, we carefully transport the tissue and place it directly into a permanent storage tank filled with liquid nitrogen. Our system features state-of-the-art technology with 24/7 real-time monitoring and multiple backup systems. 

Long-term egg storage at specialized facilities is also more affordable than storage at fertility clinics. As demand for fertility preservation rises, space in clinics is becoming increasingly limited and expensive. In contrast, long-term storage facilities like HavenCryo are designed specifically to securely store large amounts of reproductive tissue without compromising safety.

Empowering Your Fertility Journey in the New Year

Your fertility journey is uniquely yours. Whether you have a clear timeline for using your eggs or are still uncertain, you're still on the right path. Transferring your eggs to a long-term storage facility in the new year can provide you with the time you need to determine your next steps, while also saving you money compared to storing them at your fertility clinic.

At HavenCryo, we provide cutting-edge long-term egg storage so you can safely store your eggs for as long as you need to. Contact us today for more information or to get started.