Additional carrier • CryoStraw • IVF clinic Alternatyva Ukraine

Additional carrier: flexibility, safety, and convenience in storing biological material

In modern reproductive medicine, accuracy, safety, and the ability to plan flexibly are crucial. That’s why more and more patients are opting for the additional carrier service—a special container for storing biological material (sperm, eggs, or embryos) that ensures reliability and comfort during treatment.

Includes:

Contact your coordinator or the clinic’s administration
Specify the option that suits you
Sign the contract

Key information about the additional carrier

An additional carrier (or cryostraw) is a sterile single-use container made from biocompatible material, designed for the safe storage of reproductive biological material at ultra-low temperatures in liquid nitrogen. It is intended to maintain the viability of cells and ensure their complete integrity, even after prolonged storage. Using an additional carrier allows for the division of biological material into separate portions, opening up new possibilities for reproductive planning.

When to use an additional carrier

The additional carrier service is particularly relevant in the following situations:

Multi-stage treatment programs. For example, when several IVF or insemination attempts are planned in the future, and it is necessary to have biological material in convenient, pre-prepared portions.
The need for a backup option. The ability to store part of the material in case of an unsuccessful cycle or for future use without needing to repeat the collection procedure.
International transportation. If biological material needs to be moved to another clinic or country, separate carriers facilitate logistics and enhance transportation safety.
Planning for future pregnancy. This is especially relevant in cases where a couple or patient wants to delay parenthood but keep biological material in optimal conditions.

Benefits of using an additional carrier

Safety. Each carrier is sterilized and made from materials that do not chemically interact with cells. Individual storage units reduce the risk of cross-contamination or loss of material.
Flexible treatment. Dividing the biomaterial allows for adaptable treatment plans — planning multiple cycles, maintaining backups, or switching clinics without compromising quality.
Convenient logistics. Separated biomaterial is easier to transport, especially in cases of international collaboration or relocation. This is ideal for patients seeking treatment abroad or storing material in another country.
Future security. An additional carrier is an investment in your reproductive future. It gives you peace of mind by preserving your chance of parenthood for years to come or after unsuccessful treatment cycles.

Additional сarrier from Alternatyva сlinic

At Alternatyva reproductive medicine clinic, we offer the option to order an additional carrier within any treatment program: IVF, insemination, egg or sperm donation, or surrogacy. Our specialists will explain the advantages in detail, help organize storage or transportation, ensure the highest level of safety in accordance with international standards.
The additional carrier is more than just a storage container. It’s a symbol of caution, care for your future, and control over your path to parenthood. If you’d like to learn more or order this service — contact our consultants. We’ll support you every step of the way.