Fertility Preservation

Fertility preservation allows you to consider your reproductive options before circumstances that may affect your fertility arise. People consider fertility preservation for many different reasons. This may include medical treatment that could affect fertility, changes in personal circumstances, or simply wanting to preserve the option of having children in the future.

Fertility preservation may be worth considering if you:

  • Are not ready to start a family but would like to keep your future options open

  • Are considering egg freezing at a younger age

  • Are about to undergo cancer treatment or other medical treatment that may affect fertility

  • Have a condition such as endometriosis that may affect ovarian reserve

  • Have a family history of early menopause

  • Are you gender-diverse or undergoing gender-affirming treatment, and would like to preserve your fertility

  • Would like to explore your options for preserving fertility for personal reasons

Fertility preservation may also be an option for couples who wish to create and freeze embryos for future use.

If you are starting cancer treatment or other medical treatment that may affect your fertility, it is important to seek advice before treatment begins, where possible.

Who should consider fertility preservation?

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Your Options

Fertility preservation may include:

Egg Freezing

Egg freezing involves collecting and storing unfertilised eggs for potential use in the future.

It may be considered for personal or medical reasons. Age is an important consideration, as both egg number and quality change over time.

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Embryo Freezing

Embryo freezing involves creating embryos using an egg and sperm and storing them for potential future use.

This may be an option for individuals or couples who wish to preserve embryos for future treatment.

Sperm Freezing

Sperm can also be collected and frozen for potential future use. This may be particularly relevant before medical treatment that could affect sperm production or for personal reasons.

Making an Informed Decision

Fertility preservation is a personal decision, and the most appropriate option will depend on your age, reproductive health, circumstances, and future plans.

Our fertility specialists can discuss your individual situation, explain the options available, and help you make an informed decision.

Fertility preservation does not guarantee a future pregnancy, but it may provide additional options for the future.

If you are considering fertility preservation, our team is here to help.