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Embryo Freezing

Your Embryos, Safely Preserved

When an IVF or ICSI cycle produces more embryos than are transferred in one go, vitrification allows those embryos to be stored safely — giving you the flexibility of additional chances without repeating the full cycle.

From Cycle to Storage

What to Expect

A connected sequence of treatment steps from the first consultation through follow-up.

  1. IVF or ICSI Cycle

    Embryo freezing begins with a standard IVF or ICSI cycle — ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, and fertilisation in our embryology lab.

    Ovarian stimulation — an ovary containing follicles at increasing sizes.
  2. Embryo Development & Assessment

    Fertilised eggs are cultured for several days. Our embryologists monitor development closely and assess which embryos are suitable for transfer or freezing.

    Diagnostic workup — a sample vial beside a rising and falling results line.
  3. Vitrification

    Embryos selected for storage are frozen using vitrification — an ultra-rapid flash-freezing technique that minimises ice crystal formation and maximises the chance of successful thawing later.

    Freezing and storage — a storage straw with a preserved cell, framed by frost motifs.
  4. Secure Long-Term Storage

    Frozen embryos are stored in individually labelled, temperature-controlled containers in our secure lab. Storage records are maintained with strict chain-of-custody protocols.

    Consultation — two seats facing each other across a small round table.
  5. Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)

    When you are ready for your next cycle, the embryo is carefully thawed and transferred. Your care team prepares your body for transfer and guides you through the process from start to finish.

    Embryo transfer — an embryo placed within the uterus via a fine catheter.

Understand the Wa'ad Bnoon Program

Ask your consultant about eligibility during your first visit. T&Cs apply.

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Patient stories

Heard from Embryo Freezing patients

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Common Questions About Embryo Freezing

The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Specific treatment options, protocols, and expected outcomes vary between patients and will be discussed in detail during your consultation with a Bnoon specialist.

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