The survival rate of vitrified eggs after thawing is generally high, often above 90%. Successful thawing varies based on the...
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How long can eggs be stored once they are frozen?
Eggs can be stored indefinitely once they are vitrified. Current studies and practice indicate that eggs can remain viable for...
How long has the lab been performing egg freezing procedures?
We are extremely proud of our lab's track record with egg freezing. One of our senior embryologists was trained at...
Where are my eggs actually stored?
Your eggs are stored in special tanks called dewars, which are filled with liquid nitrogen (-196°C) and closely monitored.The tanks...
What technology and methods do you use for freezing and thawing eggs?
At MFC we use the modern freezing technology known as “vitrification”, a rapid-freezing technique that prevents ice crystal formation by...
What is MFC’s “no egg left behind” policy?
MFC has extensive background and experience with in vitro maturation (IVM) which is a laboratory technique used to finish the...
What other information do I get about my eggs in the laboratory?
Besides the raw number of eggs retrieved, other information that can be useful to help characterize your reproductive potential (i....
Is there any way to tell me about the quality of my eggs?
Age is the number one determinant of egg quality. Unfortunately, at this time there is no validated test to characterize...
How do you process sperm for use with IUI or IVF?
We are proud to offer the Zymot device for sperm processing, a novel approach that promotes the selection of sperm...
Can my partner do double collections for IUIs?
Yes, your partner can do double collections for intrauterine inseminations (IUIs). Double collection refers to collecting two semen samples, typically...