Embryo Banking at AAS Fertility & IVF Center
Embryo Banking in Lahore at AAS Fertility & IVF Center allows couples to securely freeze and store embryos for future IVF treatments, ensuring fertility preservation through advanced technology and expert care.
#Fertility Preservation
How Does Embryo Banking Work?
IVF Cycle:
- Egg Retrieval: Mature eggs are collected from the ovaries.
- Fertilization: Eggs are fertilized with sperm in the lab.
- Embryo Development: Fertilized eggs grow into embryos.
Embryo Freezing
- Vitrification: A rapid freezing technique is used to minimize ice crystal formation, which can damage the embryo.
- Storage: Frozen embryos are stored in liquid nitrogen at extremely low temperatures.
#WHAT TO CONSIDER
Considerations for Embryo Banking
Embryo banking comes with certain considerations, including the financial costs of IVF treatment, freezing, and long-term storage. Couples should also reflect on ethical aspects such as the future use or disposal of unused embryos. While advances in freezing technology have greatly improved outcomes, success rates can still vary from case to case.
#KEY BENEFITS
Benefits of Embryo Banking
Embryo banking offers couples the opportunity to preserve healthy embryos for future use. It provides flexibility in family planning, increases the chances of a successful pregnancy, and can be especially beneficial for those undergoing fertility treatments or delaying parenthood.
Multiple Pregnancy Chances
Multiple embryos can be frozen and used in future cycles, increasing the chances of successful pregnancy.
Delayed Parenthood
Couples can delay having children without compromising fertility.
Medical Necessity
For those undergoing cancer treatment or other medical procedures, embryo banking helps preserve future fertility.
Genetic Testing
Embryos can be genetically tested before transfer, allowing for the selection of healthy embryos.
#Embryo Banking
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers about Embryo Banking, embryo freezing, storage, safety, and future pregnancy options at AAS Fertility & IVF Center, Lahore. Dr. Naila Jabeen answers the most frequently asked questions to help couples understand how embryo banking works, who can benefit from it, and how frozen embryos can support future family planning in Pakistan.
What is embryo banking and how does it work in Pakistan?
Embryo banking is the process of freezing and storing fertilised embryos for future use. During an IVF cycle at AAS Fertility & IVF Center, Lahore, mature eggs are collected, fertilised with the husband’s sperm in the laboratory, and the resulting embryos are frozen using a rapid freezing technique called vitrification. These frozen embryos can be stored safely and used in future IVF cycles whenever the couple is ready.
Is embryo freezing safe for the embryo?
Yes — embryo freezing is very safe when done using modern vitrification technology. Vitrification freezes embryos almost instantly, preventing ice crystal formation that could damage the embryo. Research consistently shows that babies born from frozen embryo transfers are just as healthy as those from fresh embryo transfers. At AAS Fertility & IVF Center, Lahore, all embryos are stored in liquid nitrogen at carefully controlled temperatures.
Is embryo banking allowed in Islam in Pakistan?
Embryo banking is permissible in Islam for married couples when the embryos are created using the husband’s sperm and the wife’s eggs only. The 2017 Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan ruling confirmed that IVF and related procedures are halal for married couples. At AAS Fertility, all embryos are stored exclusively for the couple they belong to and are never shared or used for any other purpose, fully in line with Islamic values.
How long can embryos be stored in embryo banking?
Embryos can be safely stored for many years using modern cryopreservation technology. Many clinics worldwide store embryos for 5 to 10 years with excellent survival rates after thawing. At AAS Fertility & IVF Center, Lahore, Dr. Naila Jabeen will advise you on the recommended storage duration based on your treatment plan and family goals. Annual storage fees apply after the first year of storage.
What happens to unused frozen embryos in Pakistan?
This is one of the most important questions for Pakistani couples and is deeply connected to Islamic values. At AAS Fertility & IVF Center, unused embryos are never discarded without the full informed consent of the couple. Couples may choose to continue storing their embryos for future cycles, use them for another pregnancy attempt, or discuss other options with Dr. Naila Jabeen. All decisions are made together with complete respect for the couple’s values and wishes.
What is the difference between embryo banking and egg freezing?
Egg freezing stores unfertilised eggs, while embryo banking stores embryos that have already been fertilised with the husband’s sperm. For married couples in Pakistan, embryo banking is generally preferred because fertilised embryos survive the freezing and thawing process better than unfertilised eggs and have higher success rates in future transfer cycles. Dr. Naila Jabeen at AAS Fertility Lahore will advise which option is most suitable for your specific situation.
Who should consider embryo banking in Lahore?
Embryo banking is recommended for couples who have extra healthy embryos after a fresh IVF cycle and wish to preserve them for future pregnancies. It is also recommended for women about to undergo cancer treatment such as chemotherapy, which can affect fertility. Couples who wish to delay having children without compromising their fertility chances, and those undergoing PGT-A genetic testing before embryo transfer, also benefit greatly from embryo banking at AAS Fertility & IVF Center, Lahore.
What is the success rate of frozen embryo transfer (FET) in Pakistan?
Frozen embryo transfer success rates have improved significantly with modern vitrification technology. Today, frozen embryo transfers often achieve similar or even better success rates than fresh transfers — typically 40 to 60 percent per transfer cycle for chromosomally normal embryos. Success depends on the age of the woman when the embryos were frozen, embryo quality, and uterine readiness. Dr. Naila Jabeen at AAS Fertility & IVF Center, Jail Road Lahore, reviews each case individually to maximise the chances of a successful frozen embryo transfer.
