How do fertility patients choose to dispose of unused embryos?

IVF success rates have become so good that there are now many couples, especially those starting young, who find themselves with remaining frozen embryos after they have completed their family. Options for dealing with unused frozen embryos include discarding, donating them for research or donating them to another couple. Each ootion involves complex issues in making this difficult decision.

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Length of storage of frozen embryos does not influence success

Every couple who is fortunate enought to have extra embryos to freeze is concerned about how long they can remain in cryopreservation and still be able to create a healthy pregnancy. At Reproductive Partners our experience has convinced us that the time in the freezer does not significantly impact their chance of creating a successful, healthy pregnancy. Most of us …