What is embryo cryopreservation?
The process of freezing the extra embryos and then using it later is called embryo cryopreservation. This process can be useful during the In Vitro Fertilization . The reasons for embryo cryopreservation can be different Some can do that to use the stored embryos in the other pregnancy later. These embryos can be saved, donated to those who need or can be used for research processes. Some times when there is a high number of embryos then the better option is to eliminate those extra embryos. These can also be used in the IVF process. If the process fails the first time then the second time the embryos can be used. Embryos Preservation The embryos are stored under special conditions inside the laboratory. A liquid called cryoprotective agents is used for the protection of the embryos. The procedure used basically for the preservation of the embryos is slow programmable freezing and vitrification. In the slow programmable process, the embryos are freeze gradually, in stages. The cr...