The "Freeze All" strategy, which involves freezing all embryos obtained after the IVF procedure, is gaining popularity worldwide as an alternative to the conventional fresh embryo transfer. This approach consists of cryopreserving all embryos and then transferring them in a later menstrual cycle without ovarian stimulation.
The transfer of thawed embryos can take place 1-2 months later in a natural menstrual cycle or with artificial hormonal substitution.
The success rate of thawed embryo transfers is the same and, in some situations, may even be higher compared to fresh embryo transfers.
Stages
Stage I. Ovarian Stimulation
- Personalized selection of ovarian stimulation protocol
- Consultations during the IVF stimulation cycle
- Ultrasound monitoring during ovarian stimulation
- Hormonal tests (estradiol, progesterone, prolactin) as needed
- Providing the patient with necessary medications from ovarian stimulation to egg retrieval
Stage II. Ovarian Puncture
- Ultrasound-guided ovarian follicle puncture
- Egg retrieval
- Anesthesia
- Post-procedure recovery
- Consultation and ultrasound after ovarian puncture
Stage III. Embryology Laboratory
- Egg processing
- Sperm processing
- Standard egg fertilization
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- Embryo cultivation in an individual chamber in the incubator
Stage IV. Cryopreservation and Embryo Storage
- Cryopreservation (vitrification) of embryos in straws
- Payment for each straw
- One straw can hold a maximum of 3 embryos
- Monthly storage fee for embryo preservation
Prices
Stage I. Ovarian Stimulation: €1,413
Stage II. Ovarian Puncture: €380
Stage III. Embryology Laboratory: €1,522
Stage IV. Cryopreservation and Embryo Storage: €380 per straw + €11 monthly storage per straw
Total: €3,700
Pre-IVF tests are not included in the price.
Prices for Cryopreservation and Storage:
- Cryopreservation: €380 per straw (max. 3 embryos), €217 for each additional straw
- Storage: €11 monthly per straw
Discounts
If the first IVF attempt fails, a discount is offered for subsequent IVF cycles:
- 10% off the 2nd IVF package
- 15% off the 3rd IVF package
- 20% off the 4th IVF package and beyond.