Sperm Bank
Storage or sperm freezing is a procedure that involves the freezing of semen sample in temperatures of about -180 centigrade. In this procedure, we assess and analyze the sample, then wash the semen sample with special culture media. The sample is then mixed with a cryoprotectant solution and stored in -180 centigrade temperature which will keep the sperm in good condition for years and could be thawed when ready for use.
What are the benefits of the Sperm storage procedure?
By having your sperm stored, you can be prepared against declining sperm availability, production or function which could happen in certain situations:
- If you are going to receive radiotherapy or chemotherapy or take any medication that will affect the quality of your sperm.
- If you are going to undergo testicular biopsy or epididymal aspiration.
- If your work requires you to do activities which could carry risk to sperm production or function such as in sports, if you work in certain factories, and the military.
- If you already have a very low sperm count or have poor sperm motility or abnormal sperm morphology.
- If you are going to have a vasectomy.
- If you will be away while your partner is undergoing fertility treatment.
- If you are going to be over 40 years old.
- If you are heavy smoker or drinker.
How to have your sperm stored?
Sperm storage is only performed in specialized cryobank centers. Harmony Women’s Clinic has the latest technology for this kind of procedure, thus providing patients with the best care available. If you are interested, please contact Harmony Women’s Clinic . We have two different packages of sperm storage: short-term storage period for a maximum of 6 months, and long-term storage period for the duration of 1 year and above.