Cryopreservation is carried out in liquid nitrogen at about minus 196°C. Ask about storage fees, consent paperwork, tank monitoring and what happens if payments lapse.
Fertility Glossary
Cryopreservation
Freezing and storing eggs, sperm or embryos.
Related terms
Vitrification
Ultra-rapid freezing that avoids damaging ice crystals.
Cryostorage tank
An insulated vessel holding frozen samples in liquid nitrogen.
Storage fee
The recurring charge for keeping frozen eggs, sperm or embryos.
Liquid nitrogen
The extremely cold liquid used to store frozen eggs, sperm and embryos.