Freezing Sperm
Freezing sperm is a relatively simple procedure. After a fertility investigation, which includes a sperm sample analysis and blood tests for virus screenings, sperm can be frozen for fertility preservation purposes.
How does sperm freezing work?
Your treatment is divided into two steps. The first part involves an assessment by a doctor when sperm and blood samples are submitted for analysis. After that, a sperm sample is prepared and frozen by the embryologists at the laboratory following standard procedures. Sperm typically maintains excellent quality when frozen and can be stored for many years.
Why freeze sperm?
There are several reasons to freeze sperm:
- Before sterilization/vasectomy.
- If you are going to undergo radiation or chemotherapy, or other medical treatments that may negatively affect your sperm production.
- For fertility preservation purposes.
How long can frozen sperm be stored?
Frozen sperm can be stored for many years. By freezing sperm, fertility is preserved, allowing the possibility of having children at a later stage.
Using frozen sperm
Frozen sperm can be used for IVF treatment or insemination procedures. The sperm can only be used by the person who has chosen to freeze it.
We have no waiting times when it comes to booking appointments for sperm freezing.
If you’re interested or have any questions or concerns about sperm freezing, don’t hesitate to contact us, and we will guide you through the process.