Pre-implantation embryo storage is relatively new compared to the length of time semen storage has been available. Embryo storage should be considered:

1. For any female diagnosed with cancer, and the cancer therapy will reduce or diminish their fertility potential. Women considering egg storage due to a cancer diagnosis can have their eggs fertilized, creating and storing embryos.
2. For couples whose infertility treatment includes an assisted reproductive procedure (IVF, GIFT or ZIFT) or micromanipulation (ICSI). Many women produce numerous eggs due to fertility drugs. Often, only a handful of the embryos are re-implanted into the uterus. Storing the remaining embryos can make additional procedures less expensive and easier. Why should you let California Cryobank handle the long-term storage needs of your embryos?

California Cryobank:

• is an American Association of Tissues Banks (AATB) accredited reproductive tissue bank.
• is a state of California, Department of Health licensed tissue bank.
• has written standard operating procedures pertaining to the storage and maintenance of reproductive tissue. These procedures are being used to assure the safety of all embryos being stored.
• has provided a separate designated secure area for the embryo storage tanks. The area is locked at all times and access is limited to authorized personnel required to maintain storage tanks.
• has extensive external and internal security systems that include secured entrance system, close circuit cameras, and 24-hour armed security response service.
• has provided qualified and authorized personnel to monitor the liquid nitrogen level daily of each storage tank. In addition, all tanks are electronically monitored 24 hours a day.
• maintains complete records of all tissues stored and all activities pertaining to the stored embryos.
• has a procedure in place for retrieval of embryos to ensure cryogenic safety of the embryos during transfer.