Sperm Freezing

What is Sperm Freezing?

It is the process of freezing the sperm sample taken from the man in various ways (including surgery) in a laboratory environment for later use in IVF treatment. Under what conditions is it recommended?

• Before chemotherapy applications in testicular cancer or other cancer treatments,
• Before the use of drugs or surgery that may impair sperm production,
• In men whose sperm count is very low and this situation may worsen,
• In men who have ejaculation problems due to spinal cord injuries,
• Those who have to be out of the city due to work during treatment (for a short time)

Is the Sperm Freezing Procedure safe and how is it done?

We recommend 3 days of sexual abstinence for this procedure and we ensure that samples are given in a comfortable, clean and suitable environment in our center. In cases where the sperm count is low or the patient cannot give sperm by masturbation, the sperm sample is taken by surgical methods. These procedures are performed under local or general anesthesia. It is important not to prolong the period of sexual abstinence, because when the duration is prolonged, the sperm count will increase while the sperm motility and quality will decrease.

Collected sperm are analyzed before freezing. In semen analysis; sperm count, motility and structure are evaluated. Thus, the healthiest sperms are selected and frozen. If the sperm sample taken is not of the desired quality, our doctor may ask you to give a sperm sample once again. After the sperm analysis is completed, the sample is frozen at -196 degrees using specially formulated sperm freezing liquid and can be stored in this way for years.