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02b – Fertility preservation

Preserve your fertility with confidence

Understand how egg & sperm freezing works – step by step.

A calm conversation about preserving your options

How this works

Gatachi helps you understand your options, plan your timeline and prepare your questions. All clinical procedures – consultations, scans, stimulation, retrieval, freezing and storage – are carried out by licensed partner clinics and accredited laboratories. Gatachi does not perform medical procedures.

For women

How egg freezing works

  1. 1

    Consultation

    Meet a fertility specialist at a partner clinic, online or in person, to discuss your goals, age, and medical history.

    Decision needed before moving forward

  2. 2

    Testing & stimulation

    Hormone tests at home or at a partner IVF clinic, followed by ultrasounds and stimulation with 10–12 days of injections.

    You can choose not to proceed after testing

  3. 3

    Retrieval & freezing

    A short outpatient procedure to retrieve and freeze mature eggs safely. Performed under light sedation, most women find it very manageable and return to their normal routine within a day or two.

    One-time medical decision

  4. 4

    Storage & management

    Your eggs are securely stored until you're ready to use them.

    Annual storage planning

For men

How sperm freezing works

  1. 1

    Consultation

    Discuss fertility goals, medical history, and storage options online or in person with a fertility specialist at a partner clinic.

  2. 2

    Testing

    Simple semen analysis to assess sperm health at a partner laboratory.

    Decide whether to freeze based on results

  3. 3

    Retrieval & freezing

    Sample collection and immediate freezing in secure conditions at a partner IVF clinic.

  4. 4

    Storage & management

    Long-term storage with flexible access options.

The information provided on this platform is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or fertility. Individual results may vary, and this service does not replace professional medical consultation or treatment.