--- title: What is Freezing Embryos and why is it good? description: Dr Hans Arce explains what the technologies behind freezing embryos are and why it is an excellent option to have your eggs frozen. image: https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/Hans-tumbnail_2.jpg --- - [About Us](https://repromed.ie/why-repromed/) - [Where to start](https://repromed.ie/where-to-start/) - [Treatments & Pricing](https://repromed.ie/treatments-pricing/) - [Locations](https://repromed.ie/our-clinics/) - [Your team](https://repromed.ie/your-team/) - [Patient resources](https://repromed.ie/patient-resources/) - [General practitioners](https://repromed.ie/general-practitioners/) - [0818 222 404](tel:0818%20222%20404) - [Get in touch](https://info.repromed.ie/contact-us) - [Login Dublin](https://patients.repromed.ie/account/login) - [Login Galway](https://galwaypatients.repromed.ie/account/login) - [Fertility testing](https://repromed.ie/booking/) - [Book a consultation](https://info.repromed.ie/consultation) [![0818 222 404](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/ReproMed_September2019%20Theme/images/call_icon.svg "0818 222 404")](tel:0818%20222%20404) [CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Information](https://info.repromed.ie/coronavirus) - [General practitioners](https://repromed.ie/general-practitioners/) - [0818 222 404](tel:0818%20222%20404) - [Get in touch](https://info.repromed.ie/contact-us) - [Login Dublin](https://patients.repromed.ie/account/login) - [Login Galway](https://galwaypatients.repromed.ie/account/login) [![ReproMed](https://blog.repromed.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.png?width=500&height=500&name=Logo.png "ReproMed")](https://repromed.ie/) - [About Us](https://repromed.ie/why-repromed/) - [Where to start](https://repromed.ie/where-to-start/) - [Treatments & Pricing](https://repromed.ie/treatments-pricing/) - [Locations](https://repromed.ie/our-clinics/) - [Your team](https://repromed.ie/your-team/) - [Patient resources](https://repromed.ie/patient-resources/) - ![About Us](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/image-26.jpg) - [About Us](https://repromed.ie/about-us/) - [Our Doctors](https://repromed.ie/your-team/?filter=1&cat%5B%5D=fertility-consultants&search_q=) - [Press](https://blog.repromed.ie/blog) - [Our Approach](https://repromed.ie/our-process/) - [Patient Stories](https://repromed.ie/patient-stories/) - ![Where to start](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/image-30.png) - [Understanding Fertility](https://repromed.ie/understanding-fertility/) - [Heterosexual Couple](https://repromed.ie/heterosexual-couple/) - [Same Sex Female Couple](https://repromed.ie/same-sex-female-couple/) - [Single Person](https://repromed.ie/single-woman/) - ![Treatments & Pricing](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/image-24-1-1.jpg) - [Egg Reserve check (AMH Test)](https://repromed.ie/treatments/egg-reserve-check-amh-test/) - [Timed Sexual Intercourse (TSI)](https://repromed.ie/treatments/timed-sexual-intercourse-tsi/) - [In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) / Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)](https://repromed.ie/treatments/in-vitro-fertilisation-ivf-intracytoplasmic-sperm-injection-icsi/) - [Partner & Donor Sperm IUI](https://repromed.ie/treatments/partner-donor-sperm-intrauterine-insemination/) - [Egg Donation](https://repromed.ie/treatments/egg-donation/) - [Fertility Preservation](https://repromed.ie/treatments/fertility-preservation/) - [Semen Analysis](https://repromed.ie/treatments/semen-analysis/) - [Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGTA)](https://repromed.ie/treatments/preimplantation-genetic-testing-for-aneuploidy-pgta/) - [Pricing](https://repromed.ie/our-price-list/) - ![Patient resources](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/image-24-2-1.jpg) - [Voluntary Health Insurance (VHI)](https://repromed.ie/voluntary-health-insurance/) - [Blog](https://blog.repromed.ie/blog) - [Podcasts](https://info.repromed.ie/fertility-matters-podcast) - [FAQs](https://repromed.ie/faqs/) - [Fertility testing](https://repromed.ie/booking/) - [Book a consultation](https://info.repromed.ie/consultation) *Date:* 8/Apr/2020 *Author:* Jeff Sheridan *Category:* egg freezing, Egg Freezing in Ireland, #TeamRepromed, fertility matters, Fertility Specialists, covid-19, COVID-19 Ireland, fertility treatments and COVID-19, freezing embryos What is Freezing Embryos and why is it good? Our Medical Director, Dr Hans Arce explains what the technologies behind freezing embryos are and why it is an excellent option to have your eggs frozen. He also shares a series of studies about the evolution of frozen embryos and talks about ReproMed IVF success rates. 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