Sperm freezing, or sperm cryopreservation gives men the option to store their sperm for future use. It’s a helpful option for men who want to preserve their fertility, whether they’re facing medical treatments that could affect sperm production, planning to have a vasectomy, or simply looking to delay starting a family.
In most cases, a sperm sample can be achieved through ejaculation but occasionally a testicular aspiration or biopsy procedure is needed. Once the sperm is collected, it is frozen at very low temperatures to, pause the sperm’s biological clock.
This means that the sperm is kept healthy for many years until the time is right and the frozen sperm can be thawed and used to create an embryo.
Sperm freezing can be performed for both medical or non-medical reasons.
It can bring peace of mind knowing that healthy sperm is safely stored and available for future use, allowing you to take your time with family planning. For those undergoing medical treatments like chemotherapy, freezing sperm is an important way to protect your chances of having children later on.
Frozen sperm can be kept for many years, and when you’re ready, it can be thawed and used in procedures like intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF)
For more detailed information about sperm freezing and how it can help preserve your fertility:
Sperm freezing might be considered if:
Before the sperm freezing process, you may have a consultation with a fertility specialist to discuss your medical history and any concerns. It can be worth abstaining from ejaculation for a few days prior to collection to improve the quality of the sample. You should also avoid alcohol or recreational drugs, as these can affect sperm quality.
Before freezing, the quality of the sperm is assessed to ensure it’s healthy. The results of your fertility treatments will largely depend on this initial quality.
You will be happy to learn that frozen sperm works just as well as fresh sperm when used in fertility treatments like in vitro fertilisation (IVF) or intrauterine insemination (IUI).
The costs for sperm freezing can vary. I work with Genea Fertility Clinics which charges around $340 per collection and $45 per month for storage; however, it’s best to enquire at the time of your appointment.
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Sperm freezing (cryopreservation) allows men to preserve their fertility for future use in assisted reproduction, such as IVF or IUI.
Men who are undergoing medical treatments affecting fertility, have high-risk occupations, or wish to delay parenthood can benefit from sperm freezing.
Sperm can be stored indefinitely with proper cryopreservation techniques, and successful pregnancies have been achieved using sperm frozen for decades.
Yes, sperm freezing is a well-established and effective method for long-term fertility preservation.
The initial cost of sperm freezing ranges from $500 to $1,500, with annual storage fees typically between $300 and $500.
Yes, frozen sperm can be used for IUI, IVF, and ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) to achieve pregnancy.
While sperm freezing is generally safe, some sperm may not survive the thawing process. Multiple samples are recommended to improve future fertility outcomes.
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