Embryo Cryopreservation: Benefits and risks, and what to expect - 05/2025

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Embryo Cryopreservation: Benefits and risks, and what to expect

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Abstract

This handout explains embryo cryopreservation and why this option might be chosen. It includes benefits and risks, how embryos are selected, and survival rates.

Author

Center for Reproductive Health and Fertility

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2004

Revision Date

05/2025

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General Subject

Pregnancy, Childbirth, & Infant Care

Therapeutic Procedures

Specific Subject/Keyword

Fertility

Risk Factors

Ovum Implantation

Ovulation

Fertilization in Vitro

Languages

English

Record ID

3919

PE Number

PE0274