Fertility preservation gives couples the chance to become parents in the future if a couple’s fertility is at risk because of illness or if they decide to hold pregnancy for later. Fertility preservation involves freezing your eggs, sperm embryos, or reproductive tissues in the hopes that you will one day start a family. Like many fertility treatments we provide at Nepal IVF, family preservation can be carried out by both males and females.
Technological advancement in the field of fertility treatment has made the desire of people to have a healthy biological child later in their life possible. Now patients undergoing some medical treatments that can perturb their fertility or patients going through cancer treatments have a real opportunity for parenthood in the future.
Fertility preservation is the process of conserving or freezing sperm, oocytes (eggs), embryos, and reproductive tissues. Patients who have stored reproductive cells through the process of fertility procedure can later fulfill the dream of having biological children of their own.
Fertility preservation is considered the best option for patients going through chemotherapy treatment for cancer and tumors. Premature ovarian insufficiency is an undesirable side effect of chemotherapy and radiation treatment (POI). While the effects are intensified when bone marrow transplantation is added to these medicines. Therefore, it's crucial to maintain fertility in cancer patients.
A small number of additional cancer and noncancer drugs have also been related to reduced primordial follicle counts, ovarian cortical fibrosis, ovarian atrophy, and substantially impaired gonadal vascularization. The outcome might be anything from partial ovarian reserve depletion to Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). This infertility treatment also presents an opportunity for adolescents at risk of diminished fertility and people planning on going through hormonal therapy for sex transition.
You may get in touch with our experts at Nepal IVF for a fertility consultation if you're considering cancer treatment and want to maintain your fertility. A fertility specialist can assist you in comprehending your options, and provide guidance while undergoing therapy. There are some criteria set by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) for cancer patients planning on preserving their fertility. Nonetheless, fertility preservation is often recommended as an option for:
At Nepal IVF, we provide a wide range of fertility preservation services under one roof. Thanks to our latest equipment and highly qualified team of specialists we can provide one of the best services when it comes to fertility preservation.
The process of fertility preservation differs from man to woman. Different fertility options that you can choose at Nepal IVF are:
Embryo Cryopreservation is one of the fertility preservation procedures, which involves harvesting eggs that are later fertilized and frozen to be implanted at a time of choice. As embryo cryopreservation falls under the spectrum of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), it follows steps like inspection, the preliminary stage, the injection of hormones, the collecting of oocytes and sperm, fertilization, and cryopreservation by vitrification.
The frozen embryos are Embryo cryopreservation and can be an ideal option for same-sex couples, single women, and other people who may not wish to become parents right away.
Patients might wonder how long they can keep the embryo frozen. As the embryos have high resilience, they can be kept frozen for a long time but only two third of the embryos can make it through to the final stage. There has been evidence of couples successfully using the embryos frozen over 20 years ago and starting a family.
Sperm Cryopreservation or sperm storing is a fertility preservation option for men. Storing sperm or cryopreservation where sperm cells are collected, frozen, and kept away to be used in the future.
The sperm is either collected manually by a patient or by surgical sperm retrieval process. The collected sperm are then mixed with cryoprotectant (for protection of sperm) and frozen either by slow freezing or rapid freezing method. The frozen sperm cell can be stored for a long period however only about 30-50% of cells make it through the freezing and thawing.
Sperm cryopreservation is suitable for cancer patients undergoing chemical therapy, which can hamper fertility.
Oocyte cryopreservation or egg freezing is a fertility preservation method that involves collecting eggs and rapidly freezing them to be used later in life. The patients who choose Oocyte cryopreservation for fertility preservation will be tested for STDs and other infections. Following the tests, a fertility specialist will begin the IVF process to exact eggs when they are most fertile.
Right after the extraction the mature eggs are cleaned, incubated, and prepared for freezing. Around 80% of retrieved eggs are typically regarded as appropriate for freezing. The eggs undergo rapid freezing to prevent the formulation of crystals. The frozen eggs are later thawed, fertilized and transferred into a uterus at the time of choosing.
Frozen embryos can be stored for a long period. Thus it is deemed suitable for women whose fertility is in decline, women planning on transiting from male to female, or women with diseases that can affect their fertility.
Ovarian Tissue Transplantation is the process of surgically repositioning the ovaries in the upper abdomen or forearm. When the pelvis is unsuitable due to scarring from earlier pelvic radiation or when it is necessary to carefully monitor the transplant, this procedure is suggested.
Ovarian tissue transplantation is a preferred fertility preservation treatment for patients facing cancer treatments; radiation or chemotherapy as they can experience impaired fertility or hormone production. It successfully shields ovarian function from the negative effects of pelvic radiation with a success rate of 79–100%.
Ovarian tissue freezing or ovarian cryopreservation is a relatively new method of fertility preservation where the ovary is removed, tissues precisely dissected, frozen, and transplanted back at a right time.
Ovarian tissue freezing has emerged as an option for people wanting their biological child without starting a family. This procedure is also useful to people undergoing chemical therapy that can impact their fertility.
Planning for your future is a tiring task and if it involves fertility preservation it gets even tougher. That’s where we come in. At Nepal IVF you can get professional consultation from specialists with years of experience. Nepal IVF team is committed to being the best fertility treatment provider in Nepal. Get in touch with Nepal IVF today.
