Fertility Treatments
Sperm Cryopreservation: Preserving Fertility for the Future
Sperm freezing, or sperm cryopreservation, involves the collection and preservation of sperm in liquid nitrogen, safeguarding fertility for future use. Stored effectively, sperm can remain viable for many years, ready for when the time is right to start or expand a family.
Reasons for Sperm Freezing
Common Motivations Include:
Cancer Treatment: Prior to undergoing treatments like chemotherapy that might impair fertility, many men opt for sperm freezing as a precautionary measure.
Occupational Hazards: Individuals in professions with elevated risks of sterility may consider sperm freezing as a protective step.
Delaying Fatherhood: Recognizing that male fertility gradually declines with age, some men choose to freeze sperm to preserve their future options.
Pre-Vasectomy: As a form of insurance before undergoing a vasectomy, freezing sperm offers men flexibility for future family planning.
Distance Fertility Treatments: For men who cannot be present during their partner’s fertility treatment, sperm freezing ensures availability when needed.
Surgical Risks: Certain medical procedures may pose a threat to fertility, making sperm freezing a prudent choice.
The Sperm Freezing Procedure
Key Steps Involved:
Scheduling: Initiating the process is straightforward—simply contact the clinic to arrange an appointment.
Collection: After a consultation to address any questions, you’ll be directed to a private collection room. Post-collection, the sample is processed in the andrology lab, where it’s prepared and frozen for long-term storage.
Future Use: When you’re ready, whether soon after or many years later, your preserved sperm awaits your decision to initiate fertility treatment.
Location of Services
Sperm cryopreservation is conducted at our clinic facilities, ensuring a controlled and professional environment. For added convenience, home collection kits are available, allowing for sample collection in the privacy of your home and subsequent shipment to our clinic for preservation.
Sperm freezing presents a strategic and foresightful approach to fertility preservation, accommodating various life circumstances and plans. Whether facing medical treatments, occupational risks, or simply planning for the future, sperm cryopreservation offers men a way to secure their reproductive potential.