Fertility treatments
Fertility preservation
Discover our fertility preservation options
Bourn Hall offers a state-of-the-art cryopreservation service including comprehensive freezing programmes for eggs, sperm and embryos.
Our fertility preservation freezing programmes can be appropriate for many reasons. For example, some women may wish to delay motherhood for personal or professional reasons, others may be about to undergo cancer treatment or are experiencing a change of personal circumstances.
Additionally, for men who are about to have a vasectomy but are feeling this is a bit final for them, then freezing their sperm before the procedure could be a good solution. Other reasons why men select to freeze their sperm include low sperm count, cancer treatment and hazardous working environments.
We offer the following fertility preservation options:
We offer the following fertility preservation options:
Fertility Preservation Frequently Asked Questions
Fertility preservation means freezing and storing eggs, sperm, or embryos for future use, helping protect the chance of having children later.
It may be suitable if you’re not ready to start a family yet, are undergoing medical treatment that could affect fertility, or want to plan ahead due to age-related fertility changes.
Common options include egg freezing, sperm freezing, and embryo freezing. The right option depends on your circumstances, health, and future plans.
Egg freezing stores unfertilised eggs, while embryo freezing stores fertilised embryos. Your choice may depend on whether you have a partner, your timeline, and medical advice.
Stored samples can usually be kept for many years. Storage rules can vary, so your clinic will explain what applies to your situation and local regulations.
Fertility preservation preserves fertility potential but cannot guarantee a future pregnancy. Outcomes depend on age at freezing, the number and quality of eggs/sperm/embryos, and overall health.
Your clinic will guide you through the next steps, which may involve IVF using thawed eggs or embryos, or insemination/IVF using thawed sperm.