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Semen freezing: You need to know

 

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Semen freezing is something that is a topic of discussion nowadays as many individuals nowadays are interested in freezing their sperm before vasectomy or any medical treatment or radiation therapy so as to preserve sperm for later successful fertility.

So, by this blog learn more about the process of sperm freezing proven as the right approach towards a fertility journey together with your partner.

Semen Freezing:-

Techniques used to preserve the sperm are usually known as semen cryopreservation or sperm banking. It is a method to preserve the fertility of men. The semen is taken and stored which can be used in treatments later or even used as donor sperm

In semen freezing, these stored sperm are frozen for assisted reproductive procedures, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), or sperm donation.

Before the preservation of semen, the doctor will go through the following test:-

  1. Screening for infections like HIV, hepatitis, and testing for syphilis
  2. Analysis of sperm quality and quantity
  3. Freezing of viable sperm

Now, let’s understand why men need this semen freezing or preservation of sperm:-

  1. If planning for vasectomy and still keeping a possibility open of having children in the future.
  2. If having a disease that can impact the fertility of an individual. 
  3. If having a low sperm count
  4. If the quality of the sperm is poor
  5. In a sex reassignment surgery. 
  6. Advancing age
  7. Career and lifestyle choices

It is recommended that two samples of semen are frozen with an average ejaculate between 2-4 cc in volume which would create two to four vials for freezing with each vial 1 cc in volume.

How does semen freezing work?

Sperm collection is done at home or clinic with a sterile lubricant that doesn’t harm sperm quality. Men are usually asked to withdraw from intercourse for approximately two days prior, to get the best specimen quality. 

After collection, it is tested usually sperm quality and its movement.

If in any case, sperm is not present in ejaculation or sample, a surgical procedure is performed to get sperm directly from the testes. 

Lab technicians use cryoprotectants or anti-freeze agents to preserve and protect sperm cells. The frozen sperm is then stored in the lab until needed by the patient. When the proper time comes, the sperm is thawed, washed, and tested for mobility prior to use in IUI or IVF.

Is there any risk of freezing semen?

There is no risk or side effect of collecting sperm semen. If because for any reason, surgical extraction is required there are some small risks like bleeding or discomfort but it can be healed with time. 

Semen freezing is one of the successful procedures for achieving a healthy baby. Semen freezing is safe, standardized process.

Freezing sperm is an easy process to give positivity to a family or person. If you are thinking of semen freezing, consult your doctor. Ask all your doubts or question to your doctor and get ready to save your future.



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