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Assisted Conception - Affordable Infertility Treatments

- Sperm Freezing (Cryopreservation) -

There are situations in life when the depositing of sperm in a long-term storage bank offers options for future preservation and peace of mind. The two primary reasons for sperm freezing are long-term preservation for later use by depositors and availability of sperm for donor insemination. 

There are a number of reasons men should consider sperm cryopreservation: 

Before undergoing cancer therapies

Cancer therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation can cause permanent sterility and infertility.  Having their sperm frozen can preserve future fertility. 

Before having prostate or testicular surgery

Testicular surgery, prostatectomy and similar surgeries can cause sterility, or redirect the flow of semen into the urinary bladder.  Sperm cryopreservation can ensure that men who have these surgeries can preserve their reproductive capabilities. 

If considering a vasectomy

Sperm cryopreservation can preserve fertility and prevent the need for reversal surgery if personal circumstances change. 

When involved with Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Sperm can be stored for use with IUI, IVF, ICSI, GIFT, and other similar procedures so that it is available at a critical time.  Sperm that is obtained through sperm aspiration, vibratory stimulation, or through surgery can be stored to prevent the need for additional procedures. 

High-risk occupations

High risk professions with exposure to chemicals, radiation, extreme heat, etc. can cause sterility in men. 

Low sperm counts or low-quality sperm

Higher-quality sperm samples can be frozen for later use with IVF and ICSI.  Specimens can be pooled to increase the likelihood of achieving pregnancy. 

Ejaculatory dysfunction

It is thought that sperm number and quality decreases over time when ejaculation doesn't occur.  Therefore, in cases where men can't ejaculate, such as with spinal cord injury, preserving sperm as early as possible may increase their fertility chances. 

When men are going to be absent

Sperm freezing enables the female partner to continue with her reproductive schedule even if the male partner can't be there, due to a busy schedule, unforeseen events, etc. 

Sperm Cryopreservation Procedure

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