Sperm freezing, also known as sperm cryopreservation, is a process of collecting, analyzing, and freezing sperm for future use. Most men bank their sperm to increase their chances of having kids in the future. You can consider sperm freezing if you may want to use your sperm to have kids in the future or have health conditions like testicular cancer that can lead to male infertility. Sperm freezing Fort Worth can also be beneficial if you have a low sperm count, want to have a vasectomy, or wish to undergo certain treatments like chemotherapy that can decrease your sperm number. Sperm freezing is a safe process, preserves semen for many years if stored correctly, and helps maintain fertility.
What happens before sperm freezing?
Before sperm freezing, your doctor will recommend you take a blood test to check for sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis, hepatitis B and C, and HIV/AIDS. You can proceed with the procedure if you do not have any of the conditions.
What happens during sperm freezing?
Sperm freezing occurs in a special healthcare facility known as a fertility clinic. During the sperm freezing procedure, your doctor will give you a small plastic jar with a screw-top lid or collection condoms where you will collect your sperm. You will go to a private room and masturbate and use the special container to collect sperm. If you cannot masturbate, your provider may give you a sex toy for stimulation.
After collecting your sperm, your healthcare provider will label and code your sample. Labeling includes your name, ID number, internal control number, and date. Your provider will take a small amount of sperm from the sample for testing. The provider divides the remaining samples into small amounts, treats them with a special chemical that preserves the sperm during the freezing process, and stores them in special containers known as cryovials.
Your provider will start the freezing process by placing the samples in a freezer set to negative twenty-nine degrees Celsius. This process prevents the sperm from due to a high drop in temperature. The provider will put your samples in a deep freeze storage tank containing liquid nitrogen that is negative one hundred and ninety-six degrees Celsius.
What tests are done on your sperm?
Before freezing your sperm, your doctor will analyze a small amount of it. The provider will examine the total number of sperm cells, the total number of live sperm, and the percentage of sperm moving. Between twenty-four and forty-eight hours after your doctor freezes your semen, the provider will analyze a small amount of it to measure the percentage of sperm that survive the freezing process.
Based on the before and after freezing test results, your healthcare provider will recommend the maximum number of semen samples to ensure the best chance of pregnancy. The tests can also help your provider determine whether intrauterine insemination or in vitro fertilization is the best treatment option for you.
Sperm freezing is a process of collecting, analyzing, and freezing sperm for future use. The procedure is safe and preserves sperm for many years. Schedule an appointment at CARE Fertility for sperm freezing to maintain your fertility.
