Egg & Embryo Storage 101: Cost, Shipping, Quality & Keeping the Patient First

You pay it every year. Sometimes for years. And most people have no idea where their embryos, eggs, or sperm are actually stored, what they're really paying for, or what happens if something goes wrong at 2am on a weekend. This week we're getting unfiltered about fertility storage, one of the least talked about pieces of so many people's journeys. Our guest is Charlie Boyer, co-founder and CEO of Generations CryoVault, who came up through operations, logistics, and risk management before building an independent storage company. We got into the parts of this industry that patients almost never get a clear look at, and some of it may make you angry. That's kind of the point. In this episode we cover: The real difference between in-clinic and off-site storage, and why the price gap is so big What annual storage actually costs to provide versus what you're charged Why your tissues may not even be at your clinic, and how often they're stored somewhere else entirely How genetic material gets shipped across the country, and what safe transport really looks like What happens when a storage tank fails, and the alarms that are supposed to prevent it How private equity is reshaping fertility care and what it means for patients The questions you should be asking before you trust any facility with something irreplaceable Storage isn't the sexiest part of fertility care, but it's one of the most relevant, because it touches nearly everyone who freezes anything. And whether you store with a clinic, an independent provider, or somewhere you haven't chosen yet, you deserve to understand what you're paying for and where your tissues actually are. You have a choice. This episode is about making sure you know that. If you've ever stared at a storage invoice and felt confused, frustrated, or just unsure what you're really paying for, this episode is for you. Connect with Charlie and Generations CryoVault:   / generationscryovault   https://gencryo.com/