What Happens to Surplus Embryos? Understanding Your Options
Introduction As assisted reproductive technologies (ART) like in vitro fertilization (IVF) become increasingly prevalent, many patients find themselves with surplus embryos, fertilized eggs that are not immediately used in a pregnancy attempt. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1.5 million embryos were cryopreserved in the United States as of 2019. […]
