Unused embryos are those that remain after a successful IVF cycle or when a couple chooses not to use all embryos created during treatment. Under the guidance of Dr Bhavana Mittal at Shivam IVF, widely regarded as the Best IVF Centre in Delhi NCR, couples are offered multiple safe, ethical, and legally compliant options. These options ensure that every decision respects the couple’s wishes and meets the highest medical standards.
Unused embryos can be frozen and stored for future use.
1.1 Why Choose Freezing?
Allows future pregnancy attempts without repeating stimulation and retrieval
Useful if the couple wants more children later
Offers flexibility in planning families
1.2 How It’s Done at Shivam IVF
Advanced vitrification ensures high survival rates
Strict monitoring and safe storage under the supervision of Dr Bhavana Mittal & Shivam IVF
Couples may choose to use frozen embryos later.
Higher convenience and lower cost compared to a fresh cycle
Reduced stress and fewer medications
Better planning for pregnancy timing
Unused embryos can be donated to individuals struggling with infertility.
3.1 Why Choose Donor Embryo Donation?
Helps other couples achieve parenthood
Ideal when a couple has completed their family
3.2 How Shivam IVF Manages It
The entire process is ethical, confidential, and follows legal guidelines
Counselling by Dr Bhavana Mittal helps couples make informed decisions
Couples may voluntarily choose to contribute embryos to scientific research.
4.1 Purpose of Research Donation
Improves fertility treatments
Aids in genetic and scientific advancements
Helps study embryonic development
4.2 Shivam IVF’s Role
Only permitted research programs are considered
Full transparency and consent ensured
In certain situations, couples may decide not to store or donate embryos.
5.1 When This Option is Considered
When the couple has completed their family
If embryos are not viable
When storage is no longer desired
5.2 How It Is Done
Following strict ethical and medical protocols
All procedures are handled sensitively by the team at Shivam IVF
Unused embryo decisions must comply with government regulations.
6.1 Requirements
Written consent from both partners
Periodic renewal of storage consent forms
Clear documentation of the chosen disposition option
6.2 Support from Shivam IVF
Dr Bhavana Mittal ensures that couples understand all legal responsibilities before making a choice
Deciding what to do with unused embryos can be a deeply emotional decision.
7.1 Why Support Matters
Couples may feel attached to embryos
Decision-making may cause stress or confusion
7.2 Counselling at Shivam IVF
Emotional support sessions
Detailed explanation of each option
Guidance tailored to the couple’s values and plans
Unused embryos are handled with utmost care, ethics, and respect. Whether couples choose to store, use, donate, or discard their embryos, they receive complete guidance and support at Shivam IVF, recognized as the Best IVF Centre in Delhi NCR, led by the compassionate expertise of Dr Bhavana Mittal. Every decision is made collaboratively, ensuring transparency, comfort, and adherence to medical and legal standards.