Semen Cryopreservation

Overview

The freezing and preservation of sperm for future use. Semen samples are collected and examined under a microscope in the laboratory to count sperm cells and determine their health. The frozen sperm cells are then kept. Sperm cryopreservation is frequently used for men who desire to have children after undergoing therapy that may cause infertility, such as some cancer therapies. Sperm cryopreservation is a method of preserving fertility. Also referred to as sperm banking.

After in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) therapy, there are usually excellent quality embryos left over. Instead of throwing them away, freeze them for later use (for example, if therapy does not work or if you want to try for a sibling).