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Treatments
Fertility Preservation: Egg, Sperm and Embryo Freezing
Freezing eggs, sperm or embryos to keep the option of parenthood open for the future. Available at Sunshine IVF Centre, Mapusa, North Goa.
Overview
Fertility preservation means freezing eggs (oocyte cryopreservation), sperm (sperm cryopreservation) or embryos so they can be used later. Frozen samples are stored in liquid nitrogen at −196°C.
Who may need it?
- Women who wish to delay pregnancy for personal or medical reasons
- People about to start cancer treatment (chemotherapy or radiotherapy)
- Men before vasectomy, surgery or treatments that can affect sperm
- Men who may have difficulty producing a sample on the day of IVF
- Couples with surplus embryos after IVF
How it works — step by step
Consultation & tests
Ovarian reserve (AMH, scan) or semen analysis, plus infection screening.
Collection
Eggs are collected after ovarian stimulation, similar to IVF; sperm is collected as a semen sample.
Freezing
Samples are frozen by vitrification or controlled freezing and stored securely.
Future use
When you are ready, eggs are thawed and fertilised (usually by ICSI), or embryos are thawed for transfer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best age to freeze eggs?
How long can eggs, sperm or embryos stay frozen?
Does freezing guarantee a future pregnancy?
Medically reviewed by Dr Sachin A. Narvekar, MD (OBGYN), Fellow in Reproductive Medicine · Last reviewed: October 2026
Related treatments
IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation)
Eggs and sperm are combined in the laboratory and a resulting embryo is placed in the uterus.
ICSI
A single sperm is injected directly into each mature egg — commonly used for male-factor infertility.
IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)
Washed, concentrated sperm is placed directly in the uterus around the time of ovulation.
Talk to a fertility specialist in Mapusa, Goa
Book a consultation with our doctors. Bring any previous reports, scans and prescriptions you have — they help us plan your next steps.
Medical information notice: The information on this page is for general awareness and is not a substitute for a consultation. Treatment decisions depend on individual medical assessment, and outcomes vary from person to person. Please consult a qualified doctor for advice specific to you. See our medical disclaimer.