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Fertility Glossary

Cryostorage

Long-term storage of eggs, sperm or embryos in liquid nitrogen.

Cryopreservation

Frozen material is stored in liquid nitrogen at around minus 196°C with alarms and monitoring. Australian storage is governed by consent, storage limits and state legislation, and annual storage fees apply. Keep your contact details current with the clinic — decisions about extending or ending storage cannot be made without you.

Also known as: storage, frozen storage, liquid nitrogen storage

Related Australia guides

Sources

  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)
  • Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.au)

Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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