Egg (Oocyte) Storage

What is Egg Storage?

Egg freezing (cryopreservation) provides women, transgender men, and anyone with eggs the opportunity to preserve fertility for future family planning. Individuals may choose to freeze their eggs if they want to delay starting a family or if a medical condition could impact their fertility later in life.

The egg-freezing process is similar to in vitro fertilization (IVF). Both involve taking medication to stimulate egg production and promote maturation. Once the eggs are ready, a fertility specialist collects them through a simple procedure performed under general anesthesia. Instead of fertilizing the eggs with sperm to create embryos, the eggs are frozen and stored in liquid nitrogen tanks for future use.

When the time comes to use the eggs, they are carefully removed from storage and gradually thawed. Once thawed, sperm from a partner or donor is injected into the eggs to create embryos, which can then be transferred to the uterus of the intended carrier.

At HavenCryo, we provide a secure, state-of-the-art facility for storing your eggs until you're ready to use them. While we don’t perform the freezing ourselves, we transfer eggs from your fertility clinic and house them in our cutting-edge facility. Our goal is to offer peace of mind, knowing your genetic material is stored safely and securely.

Reasons to Choose Egg Storage

Egg storage is an excellent option for individuals in various situations, including:

• Having a medical condition or undergoing treatment, such as cancer, that potentially impacts fertility.
• Concerned about a potential decline in fertility but not yet ready to start a family.
• Preparing to begin hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which can impact the fertility of transgender individuals.
• Aspiring to become a single parent or in a same-sex relationship, seeking to preserve fertility for future family-building.

Why Choose a Long-Term Off-Site Egg Storage Facility?

There are many benefits to choosing a long-term off-site egg storage facility, such as: 

• More cost-effective storage:  With the rising demand for IVF and other fertility treatments, storage space in clinics is becoming increasingly limited. HavenCryo provides long-term storage options that are more affordable than those at fertility clinics, while ensuring safety and security.
• Greater security and protection: Long-term storage facilities are designed with safety and longevity in mind. At HavenCryo, we provide 24/7 real-time monitoring with multiple backups to ensure enhanced safety. We also utilize advanced technologies, including continuous temperature monitoring and live infrared video footage, allowing us to visualize tank temperatures at all times.
• Enhanced focus on specialized care: Long-term storage facilities require skilled embryologists, technicians, and leaders to ensure specialized care for every patient.
• Flexibility for future family planning: Long-term storage provides patients with more control over family planning and increased freedom to transfer embryos between clinics.
• Capacity and availability for growing families: Long-term storage facilities are specifically designed for the long-term preservation of genetic materials, providing greater storage capacity.

The Safety of Egg Cryopreservation and Storage

Egg cryopreservation is a safe and effective method for preserving reproductive tissue. At HavenCryo, we implement the industry's best practices to ensure that all eggs have the best chances of successful fertilization later on.

• Cryopreservation process: Eggs are preserved using advanced cryoprotectants and freezing techniques designed to ensure their safety and long-term viability. While we don’t perform the cryopreservation ourselves, we trust the process’s effectiveness, having seen many of our patients go on to achieve healthy pregnancies using their preserved eggs.
• Storage conditions: At HavenCryo, we’re dedicated to providing safe and effective storage for eggs, sperm, embryos, and more. We continuously invest in the latest technology to ensure our storage conditions are as optimal as possible. 
• Facility location: Our facility is located in an area where the risks of floods and other natural disasters are extremely low. We chose our location specifically for its neutral weather conditions. 
• Regulatory standards: HavenCryo is registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and compliant with all stipulations of 21 CFR Part 1271, an electronic registration and listing system for establishments that manufacture human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products. Additionally, we’re a proud organizational member of The International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories (ISBER). We are licensed in the state of New York and California. We always prioritize cryopreservation best practices through each step of the process (transfer, shipment, etc.).
• Success rates: When eggs are frozen and stored correctly, thawing is safe and effective. Success rates are generally high, particularly for individuals who freeze their eggs before the age of 35.

Why Choose HavenCryo for Egg Storage?

Choosing an egg storage partner can be challenging. At HavenCryo, we prioritize your trust throughout the entire storage process.

• Expertise: HavenCryo was developed by globally recognized fertility and long-term reproductive preservation experts with extensive experience.
• Secure, state-of-the-art facility: We offer advanced security technologies, dual monitoring systems, and protocols, making us the top choice for reproductive tissue cryostorage.
• Proven track record: HavenCryo was specifically designed for the secure storage of reproductive tissue. We provide support for patients through every stage of their fertility journey.
• Customer care: At HavenCryo, we're committed to ensuring our patients' satisfaction and peace of mind. We're always available to answer questions and provide support.