What Happens to Leftover Embryos, Eggs, and Sperm?

Fertility treatments often produce multiple eggs, sperm, and embryos. Patients may find it challenging to decide what to do with the extra tissue they may not need at the moment. Long-term storage provides patients with the necessary time and space to make a decision when they’re ready.

Options for Leftover Reproductive Tissue

Patients have a few options to choose from when deciding what to do with leftover eggs, sperm, or embryos, including:

  • Preserve: If you want to use your leftover samples in the future or need time to decide what to do with them, you can cryopreserve your tissue at a long-term facility like HavenCryo for as long as you need.
  • Donate: You can donate abnormal reproductive materials to scientific research or healthy eggs, sperm, or embryos to other aspiring parents in need.
  • Discard: If you're certain that your family is complete and you do not plan to pursue any more medical interventions, you can request your fertility clinic or storage facility to dispose of the embryos.

Storing Leftover Reproductive Tissue with HavenCryo

At HavenCryo, we simplify the process of storing your eggs, sperm, or embryos, making it affordable and accessible for as long as you need. When frozen and stored properly, these reproductive materials can remain viable for years or even decades. Unlike fertility clinics, which often have limited space and expensive storage options, HavenCryo is designed to accommodate a large quantity of tissues.

We also provide secure transport services, 24/7 monitoring, and our facility is located in a weather-neutral area to minimize the risks associated with power outages, natural disasters, and other emergencies.

Learn More About Egg, Sperm, and Embryo Long-Term Storage

Deciding what to do with your leftover eggs, sperm, or embryos can be challenging. At HavenCryo, we're committed to making the long-term storage process stress-free and providing compassionate care and guidance every step of the way. Contact us today for more information about our long-term egg, sperm, and embryo storage services.

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Leftover Tissue FAQs

  • You have a few options regarding your embryos at your fertility clinic: you can request that they donate them, save them for future family planning, or have them discarded. If embryos are unclaimed, the facility may dispose of them by thawing and removing them from storage without transferring them. Additionally, embryos can only be used for research if prior written informed consent for research has been obtained.

How to Get Started with Embryo Storage at HavenCryo

If you’re undergoing fertility treatment and have additional embryos left over or wish to delay transfer, consider storing them with HavenCryo. Our world-class storage services are safe and cost-effective, giving you the peace of mind you deserve while growing your family. Contact us today for more information or to get started.

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