Fertility Preservation

Planning for the Future, on Your Terms

Fertility preservation gives you the opportunity to plan ahead, keeping your hopes for a family intact for the future. This page offers an easy-to-understand overview of what fertility preservation means, who may consider it, and what options are available.

Thanks to clearer laws and better medical standards under India’s ART (Regulation) Act, 2021, the process is now more regulated, safer, and easier to plan.

What Is Fertility Preservation?

Fertility preservation refers to medical techniques that allow individuals to save or protect their eggs, sperm, or reproductive tissues for use in the future. It helps people who might lose fertility due to:

Medical treatments (like chemotherapy or radiation).
Age-related fertility decline.
Medical conditions affecting fertility.
Delaying parenthood for personal reasons.

Who Is Allowed to Preserve Fertility
(As Per ART Act)?

Under the ART (Regulation) Act, 2021:

Individuals must be between 21 and 55 years of age to undergo ART procedures, including fertility preservation.
Preservation services must be conducted only by registered ART clinics that follow national guidelines on storage, consent, and patient safety.

Options for Fertility Preservation

For Women

Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation) : Mature eggs are retrieved from the ovaries and frozen for future use. This is the most common and effective method for women.
Embryo Freezing : Eggs are fertilized with sperm to form embryos, which are then frozen. This requires a male partner or sperm donor.
Ovarian Tissue Freezing : A newer technique where ovarian tissue is removed and frozen, often used for pre-pubertal girls or women who cannot delay treatment.

For Men

Sperm Freezing (Semen Cryopreservation) : Sperm samples are collected and frozen. This is simple, cost-effective, and widely available.
Testicular Tissue Freezing : For boys who haven’t reached puberty or men who can’t produce sperm, testicular tissue may be preserved for future use.

Storage Rules Under ART Act

According to the ART (Regulation) Act, 2021:

Embryos can be stored for a maximum of 10 years. After that, they may be:
- Used for scientific research (with regulatory approval), or
- Discarded, but only with the person/couple’s written consent.
Gametes (sperm or eggs) do not have a legally fixed storage limit, but clinics must have policies on safe handling and timelines.

All storage must take place at licensed ART banks, and consent documents must clearly state the purpose, timeline, and future use.

Emotional and Ethical Considerations

Preserving fertility can be a deeply personal and emotional decision. Some may feel hopeful, others anxious, both are valid. It’s important to speak to:

Counsellors who specialize in fertility care.
Doctors who can assess medical risks.
Legal experts (especially when third-party reproduction like surrogacy is involved).
Partner or family members, if you wish to include them in decision-making.

We're Here to Make It Simpler

At Fertivision, we believe that knowledge is power, especially when you’re making big life decisions. We translate complex medical laws and real-world updates into clear, human language, so you always know where you stand.

If you’re unsure how or when to begin preserving your fertility, we’re here to offer information and direction.

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