More and more people are going through IVF (In-Vitro Fertilization) to have children. Couples and partners are to taking their time before having their first child. Fertility clinics are now more accessible and widespread. Success rates of IVF have also improved. In the United States alone, 55,000 babies are born every year through assisted reproductive technologies like IVF.
A critical part of the IVF process is the transportation and storage of sperm, eggs, and embryos. Until someone starts considering IVF, they are probably unaware that embryo transportation services even exist. People generally assume that a fertilized embryo is stored where fertilized. However, in some cases, embryos need to be moved to and from storage facilities, sometimes thousands of miles cross-country.
Moving these sensitive specimens is not as straightforward as asking for a sealed to-go container and jumping into your car to get to the new clinic or storage facility. Embryos need special handling and care. They cannot survive at room temperature for more than a few seconds. On the other hand, when you keep embryos at approximately -196 degrees Celsius, you can store them for decades.
Your embryo transportation service must transport your samples carefully and correctly.
We realize that choosing an embryo transportation service is an important decision. A person or couple undergoing IVF can ask their fertility clinic for a recommendation: the clinic may have a partner transportation service that they prefer. If not, they may have a list of reliable services that they can recommend.
The embryo transportation services you choose must specialize in moving human specimens, not just ordinary cargo. The courier must have experience in transporting temperature-controlled samples. Remember that the embryos are packed with liquid nitrogen. When the temperature is maintained, the specimen can be kept stable for up to 10 days.
We invite you to choose a courier that understands the importance and meaning of what you are transporting. Your choice may impact the ability to conceive with a viable embryo. We value your emotional and financial investment.