Certain medical conditions or planned medical treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy, may permanently affect fertility. FertiPROTEKT offers the opportunity to cryopreserve eggs before such treatments begin, helping to preserve the possibility of a future pregnancy.
In these situations, timely consultation is particularly important.
When Is FertiPROTEKT Appropriate?
before chemotherapy
before radiation therapy
before surgical procedures involving the ovaries
How Does FertiPROTEKT Treatment Work?
The process of fertility preservation through FertiPROTEKT is largely similar to Social Freezing. Following a prompt consultation and fertility assessment, ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, and cryopreservation can be performed, provided there is sufficient time before the planned medical treatment.
Cost of FertiPROTEKT Treatment
FertiPROTEKT treatment is performed for medical reasons. Whether the costs can be covered by statutory health insurance is assessed individually during your consultation.
Timely Appointment Scheduling
If medical treatment is planned, we recommend contacting us as soon as possible so that the necessary fertility preservation measures can be initiated without delay.
Phone: +49 30 880 34 90 56
Email: info@wunschkinder-berlin.de
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What is the difference between Social Freezing and Medical Freezing?
Social Freezing is performed for personal reasons, allowing women to preserve their fertility for future family planning. Medical Freezing, on the other hand, is medically indicated, for example before treatments that may impair fertility. While the treatment process is similar, the medical indication and cost coverage regulations differ.
How long can my eggs remain cryopreserved?
Eggs can be safely stored in cryopreservation for many years. The duration of storage is entirely your decision. Cryostorage is automatically extended for additional six-month periods unless it is terminated. Storage continues until the eggs are used for treatment or until you provide written notice to terminate the storage agreement. To cancel storage, we require a signed written request along with a copy of your identification document. To receive a cancellation form, please contact us at info@wunschkinder-berlin.de.
How are my cryopreserved eggs used later when I decide to pursue pregnancy?
The eggs are thawed and fertilized in the laboratory using ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection). The resulting embryo is then transferred into the uterus, without the need for another egg retrieval procedure.
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What Is FertiPROTEKT®?
FertiPROTEKT® is a nationwide network of specialized centers dedicated to fertility preservation. It is designed for patients whose fertility may be at risk due to a medical condition or a planned medical treatment.
The goal is to implement appropriate fertility-preserving measures before the start of a treatment that could impair fertility. For women, this primarily includes the cryopreservation of eggs, while for men it generally involves sperm cryopreservation.
Our clinic is part of this network and offers a range of fertility preservation treatments. Retrieved eggs and sperm are safely stored in our IVF laboratory at ultra-low temperatures and can be used for future fertility treatment when desired.
When Is FertiPROTEKT® Relevant?
Cost Coverage
With an appropriate medical indication, the costs of fertility preservation through FertiPROTEKT® can often be fully covered by statutory health insurance. An application for cost coverage is required.
Ideally, this application should be completed by your treating specialist, for example your oncologist, as soon as the diagnosis and planned treatment have been established. Please bring this application with you to your initial consultation. As the treating fertility clinic, we will confirm the planned fertility preservation measures and co-sign the application. The completed documents can then be submitted to your health insurance provider for review and approval.
You can download the required application form here.
Urgency of Scheduling an Appointment
Because fertility preservation procedures often need to be completed before medical treatment begins, we strongly recommend arranging an appointment as soon as possible.
Book your consultation appointment now online or contact us directly:
Phone: +49 30 880 34 90 56
or
Email: info@wunschkinder-berlin.de
Further information is also available through the FertiPROTEKT® patient information portal.
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What is the difference between Medical Freezing and FertiPROTEKT®?
Medical Freezing is also a medically indicated fertility preservation treatment and is generally provided as a VAT-exempt self-pay service. With FertiPROTEKT®, statutory health insurance may cover the full costs of fertility preservation if the application for coverage has been approved by the health insurance provider.
How quickly should I schedule an appointment?
If you are planning to undergo fertility-impairing treatment or surgery, we recommend arranging a consultation as early as possible beforehand. Urgent appointments at short notice can usually be accommodated.
Will fertility preservation delay my planned treatment?
In most cases, any delay is minimal. Fertility preservation treatment is coordinated closely with your treating physicians to ensure that medical therapy can proceed as planned.
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