Fertility Preservation near Metairie LA

The Basics of Fertility Preservation

Fertility preservation is a group of treatments meant to preserve your fertility so you can have a better chance of having biological children in the future, when you’re ready. Most often, fertility preservation includes cryopreservation, where you freeze eggs or fertilized embryos. The eggs or embryos can be thawed in the future for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments.  

Oncofertility

The Fertility Institutes supports all patients who want to grow their family, including those who need to undergo cancer treatments, such as radiation or chemotherapy. These treatments may make it difficult to conceive in the future, which is why some patients opt to preserve their fertility beforehand. This type of fertility preservation is called oncofertility.

Your fertility specialist will collaborate with your oncologist to ensure that we provide priority appointments and that you can preserve your fertility without delaying your cancer treatments. The Fertility Institute also partners with LiveStrong Fertility, an organization that can help you access free medications and discounted fertility preservation services.

Legislation in Louisiana has expanded access to oncofertility services for residents with cancer diagnoses. As of January 1, 2024, most commercial health plans must cover oncofertility care, including preservation procedures and counseling. We’re here to help you when you need this kind of care.

Who is a Good Candidate for Fertility Preservation?

Fertility preservation is a consideration for people from many walks of life. Some of the most common reasons people choose fertility preservation include:

• If you are worried about age markers (over 35 or 40) or other factors that may affect your ability to have children in the future
• If you are starting treatment for cancer or other diseases that could affect fertility, including autoimmune conditions
• If you have already undergone IVF and wish to freeze extra viable embryos for the future.
• If you want to have children sometime in the future
• If you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ or single person community who needs frozen eggs or embryos for family building, including those receiving gender-affirming care

How Our Lab Protects Cryopreserved Specimens

Our state-of-the-art laboratory is operated by our team of board-certified embryologists with over 75 years of combined experience. Our skilled team can fertilize, grow, and store your biological specimens so you can grow your family when the time is right.

Our laboratory has controlled culture conditions and standardized appropriate air quality to help embryos develop properly and have the best chance of success. 24-hour CryoSentinel monitoring and internal temperature monitors ensure all cryopreserved specimens remain frozen at the proper temperature.

To ensure your specimens are safe even during the unexpected, our laboratory has backup generators, which will keep our laboratory running without interruption. These generators are monitored on and off-site to protect the integrity of all collected patient samples.

Learn More About Fertility Preservation near Metairie LA

If you’re considering fertility preservation, learn more about the options available to you at The Fertility Institute. Our fertility specialists will create a personalized treatment plan based on your reproductive needs and future plans. Contact us to schedule an appointment at our Metairie, LA, location today.