--- title: "Egg freezing and fertility preservation at Sutter Health" description: "Explore Sutter's fertility preservation services, which offer egg, sperm and embryo freezing to help individuals plan for future family-building options." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/egg-freezing-fertility-preservation" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Egg freezing and fertility preservation ![fertility-preservation-5](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/fertility-preservation-5.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) # Egg freezing and fertility preservation Preserving your eggs, sperm or embryos is a major decision. We use advanced fertility preservation techniques to give you the best chance of future pregnancy. [Find afertility specialist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_affiliate.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Palo+Alto+Foundation+Medical+Group%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Reproductive+Endocrinology+and+Infertility+%28REI%29%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) ![fertility-preservation-5](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/fertility-preservation-5.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) ## Why choose Sutter? There are many reasons for wanting to store your gametes or embryos. You may not be ready for children or have medical issues that endanger your fertility. For instance, we offer “fast track” fertility preservation services for both women and men entering cancer treatment. Thankfully, medical advances make it possible to [preserve fertility](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/is-egg-freezing-right-for-you). We offer counseling to help you make the best choice for you and your future family. Some of the finest fertility experts in Northern California provide comprehensive services at our award-winning fertility clinic and embryology lab in Palo Alto. Our reproductive endocrinology and fertility specialists work with an interdisciplinary team of doctors and lab technicians, using the most advanced technology available. Our cryopreservation methods give you the best chance for a successful pregnancy. We use a quick-freezing technique called vitrification to keep eggs healthy. Research shows that children born from frozen specimens don’t have a higher risk of birth defects or genetic problems. ## By the numbers ### 5 endocrinology and infertility specialists are committed to personalized care, planning and treatment for each patient. ### 40+ years of fertility care provided by our advanced, comprehensive embryology lab, which opened in 1984 in Palo Alto. ### 1 state-of-the-art embryology lab earns the top accreditation from the College of American Pathologies for zero deficiencies each year. ### 10,000+  babies have been born to parents who sought treatment with us since our lab opened in 1984. ## Get in touch If you need help growing your family, call our fertility clinic at [800-597-2234](tel:+18005972234) or fill out our information request form. [Explore egg freezing options](https://feedback.sutterhealth.org/f/146968/b960/) ## Our fertility success rates Review how our success rates per age group compares to the national averages, including outcomes for frozen and fresh embryo transfers. [View fertility outcomes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/quality-care/service-outcomes/fertility-outcomes) ## Classes & events [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Infertility%5C%22+%5C%22Fertility%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) - Class ### [A CPMC Perinatal Offering - Understanding Everything Multiples eClass (ANYTIME ONLINE)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/681231cbdb08113dd5dc81f7/) This self-paced, online class is available for 9 months after initial log-in and covers tips for pregnancy, delivery and postpartum, as they relate to having multiples - Class ### [CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION - Mills-Peninsula - February 2027 Series (Fully Remote)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6acff7c6a94fe28b8d833cbc/) Monday, February 1, 2027 - Class ### [CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION - Mills-Peninsula - March Series (Hybrid)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6acff662a94fe28b8d833b96/) Monday, March 1, 2027 [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Infertility%5C%22+%5C%22Fertility%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) ## Sutter spotlight Health & wellness ### [Is Egg Freezing Right for You?](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/is-egg-freezing-right-for-you) Egg freezing can extend fertility, but first weigh the drawbacks and unknowns. Health & wellness ### [8 Ways to Boost Men's Fertility](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/8-ways-to-boost-mens-fertility) Make healthy choices now to increase your odds of becoming a dad. Health & wellness ### [How to prepare for pregnancy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/how-to-prepare-for-pregnancy) Learn how to prepare your body for pregnancy, including what to do before trying to get pregnant and healthy habits that may support fertility. ## Egg freezing and fertility preservation options Explore fertility preservation with specialists at Sutter who guide you through options based on your goals. 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