Sperm freezing also known as sperm cryopreservation, is a procedure where sperm cells are preserved at very low temperatures (typically around -196°C or -320°F) to maintain their viability for future use.
Sperm Freezing
Sperm Freezing at LaVida: Preserve Male Fertility with Advanced Techniques
Suitable for who?
1. Cancer Patients:
Men undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy that may affect fertility. Sperm freezing allows them to preserve sperm before treatment starts, offering the potential to father biological children in the future.
2. Individuals Facing Surgery:
Men who are scheduled for surgeries that may impact fertility, such as vasectomy, testicular surgery, or surgeries for conditions affecting reproductive organs.
3. Occupational Hazards:
Men working in occupations with risks to reproductive health (e.g., exposure to chemicals or radiation) may choose to freeze sperm as a precautionary measure.
4. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART):
IVF or ICSI Procedures: Sperm freezing is used in conjunction with IVF or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) procedures. This is helpful if a partner cannot produce sperm on the day of egg retrieval or if there are concerns about future fertility.
5. Family Planning:
Men who wish to preserve their fertility for personal or professional reasons, such as delaying parenthood.
6. Genetic Disorders:
Men with genetic conditions that may affect fertility might choose to freeze sperm before potential deterioration in sperm quality.