In Recognition of World Infertility Awareness Month
Every June, the global fertility community pauses to shed light on infertility. One in six people will face fertility challenges during their lives, yet the emotional reality behind that number often remains hidden. World Infertility Awareness Month offers space to acknowledge the heartache and perseverance that accompanies treatments, decisions, and waiting. It also recognizes the many professionals and partners working quietly behind the scenes to move the dreams of families forward. Cryoport Systems is one of those partners. Our role, to safely transport embryos, eggs, and sperm, may be technical, but the human stories it supports are what drives us to deliver the industry’s most comprehensive and compliant services.
Why Logistics Matter on the Path to Parenthood
Clinical teams focus on science and medicine, while intended parents focus on hope and next steps. Between the two sits a critical (but sometimes overlooked) link of moving reproductive materials from one location to another without compromising their viability. The process appears simple on the surface, you just pack, ship, and deliver. But reproductive materials require stringent temperature control to maintain materials at cryogenic temperatures, and things like temperature fluctuations, extended transit times, customs inspections, and unexpected flight changes could all place irreplaceable materials at risk.
Choosing a logistics partner with proven systems and strict quality standards reduces that risk and provides a layer of assurance that technology alone cannot match.
Industry-Leading Systems Designed for Reproductive Material Transport
Cryoport Systems engineers every component of its shipping platform for biological integrity. Shipments travel in liquid nitrogen dry shippers that are qualified for a minimum hold time of ten days and validated to ISO 21973 guidelines for transport of cell-based products. Each shipper contains the Smartpak™ condition monitoring device that continuously measures temperature, orientation, humidity, shock, and location from pickup to delivery. Data flows to Cryoportal®, our proprietary logistics management platform that our operations team monitors 24/7/365. If any anomalies are detected during transit, our team is alerted and takes corrective action to mitigate risk.
Our approach to quality doesn’t stop at hardware. Cryoport Systems maintains Good Distribution Practice (GDP), meets or exceeds industry standards, and undergoes routine third-party quality audits. Every shipper goes out the door only after passing decontamination with Veri-Clean® (our proprietary and industry-leading cleaning protocol) and requalification (to confirm physical integrity, hold time, and other metrics). We are the only logistics provider to fully decontaminate and requalify every shipper before every use, with full lineage documentation maintained for every shipping system in circulation.
Certification and validation protocols may sound abstract, but their impact is concrete. Technology and processes matter most when they translate into clarity for families. We offer dedicated client care staffed by professionals who understand both supply chain logistics and the emotional stakes involved. Our expert team is here to help at every step, and intended parents can relax knowing that their shipment is being handled by professionals who care, and who will monitor transit from pickup to delivery, ensuring that the entire journey is smooth and materials remain protected.
Infertility may introduce uncertainty, but the journey does not have to proceed without safeguards. Industry-leading shipping systems, continuous monitoring, and uncompromising quality standards transform a high-risk step into a managed process. For every person marking World Infertility Awareness Month with renewed determination, know that trusted partners stand ready to support you. If transporting embryos, eggs, or sperm is part of your plan, we are prepared to design a data-driven, risk-mitigating shipping strategy that preserves your materials and your peace of mind.
