Ovarian Tissue Storage

What is Ovarian Tissue Storage?

Ovarian tissue cryopreservation involves removing the egg-producing portion of the ovary, freezing it, and storing it for future use. This preserved tissue can later be transplanted to facilitate pregnancy. Individuals often choose to preserve ovarian tissue if they are facing medical treatments such as cancer surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or gender affirmation surgery.

The process begins when a surgeon places the patient under anesthesia and makes a small incision in the abdomen using a laparoscope. The surgeon then removes tissue from the surface of one ovary. This tissue is carefully divided into small pieces and flash-frozen to maintain its viability.

When the patient is ready to use the preserved tissue, it is thawed and carefully re-implanted into the body. Ovarian activity typically resumes after a few months, allowing the patient to begin trying for pregnancy with the assistance of a fertility specialist.

At HavenCryo, we specialize in providing long-term storage for your ovarian tissue. We work closely with your fertility clinic to ensure the safe transfer and storage of the frozen tissue. Our primary goal is to offer peace of mind, knowing your ovarian tissue is securely stored and ready when you're ready to use it.

Reasons to Choose Ovarian Tissue Storage

Ovarian tissue storage is an important option for individuals in various situations:

• Cancer patients of reproductive age: Those facing chemotherapy, radiation, or surgeries that may impact fertility should consider freezing their ovarian tissue beforehand. Preserving ovarian tissue provides the opportunity to start a family once cancer treatment is complete.
• Individuals undergoing gender-affirming treatments: For those considering hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgery, ovarian tissue storage can help preserve fertility. These treatments can lead to infertility, so freezing ovarian tissue beforehand ensures the option to have children in the future.

Why Choose a Long-Term Off-Site Ovarian Tissue Storage Facility?

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

• More cost-effective storage: Storage space in fertility clinics is becoming increasingly limited as more couples and individuals seek IVF and other treatments. At HavenCryo, we ensure the safety and security of your materials at a cost that is more affordable over time compared to short-term storage at your clinic.
• Greater security and protection: HavenCryo is specifically designed for long-term storage. We provide 24/7 monitoring and 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: Our long-term storage facility employs experienced embryologists, technicians, and leaders to provide specialized care for every patient.
• Flexibility for future family planning: Long-term storage provides patients with greater freedom to move their materials between clinics, as well as increased control over family planning.
• Capacity and availability for growing families: Long-term storage facilities provide greater storage capacity compared to fertility clinics. 

The Safety of Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation and Storage

Ovarian tissue cryopreservation is a safe and effective method for preserving reproductive tissue. At HavenCryo, we follow the industry's best practices to maximize the chances of successful conception later on.

• Cryopreservation process: During the ovarian tissue cryopreservation process, part or all of an ovary is removed, and the tissue that contains the eggs is carefully divided and frozen. Although we do not perform the cryopreservation ourselves, we believe that the process is highly effective.
• Storage conditions: At HavenCryo, we're dedicated to keeping your genetic materials safe, a responsibility we take very seriously. We continuously invest in the latest cryopreservation and storage technology to ensure our facility's conditions are optimal. 
• Facility location: We specifically chose our location for its stable weather conditions, where the risks of floods and other natural disasters are very low.
• 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. We’re also a proud organizational member of the International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories (ISBER). Additionally, HavenCryo is 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: Researchers are still studying ovarian tissue preservation and its success rates. However, when properly frozen and stored, approximately one quarter of women who underwent the process had a successful pregnancy. 

Why Choose HavenCryo for Ovarian Tissue Storage?

By choosing HavenCryo for your ovarian tissue storage, you can rest assured that we prioritize the safety and security of your materials.

• Expertise: Our team has extensive experience in the long-term storage of genetic materials and is dedicated to providing the safest and most reliable services.
• Secure, state-of-the-art facility: The safety of your materials is our top priority. That’s why we invest in state-of-the-art security technologies, dual monitoring, and protocols.
• Proven track record: HavenCryo was specifically designed for secure storage of reproductive tissue. We’re here to support patients through each step of their fertility journey.
• Customer care: It can be difficult to entrust someone else with your ovarian tissue. At HavenCryo, we understand, and we’re here to answer your questions and address any concerns. We’re here for you.