Storage limits

Storage periods for gametes and embryos are set by state and territory legislation and by clinic policy, with defined maximum periods and processes for extension in some jurisdictions. Consent must be kept current, and clinics need your up-to-date contact details to reach you before a limit expires. Assisted reproductive treatment, donor and surrogacy law differs between Australian states and territories. Check the rules that apply where you live and where your clinic is located.

Also known as: storage period, how long can embryos be stored

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.