A
national directory of sperm cryobanks, and
what to know before you go.
Should
I be considering sperm banking? (more
FAQ's below)
Sperm banking is used in a variety of different situations. Most commonly,
men bank sperm because they are about to undergo treatments or take medications
which may affect their sperm production.
For example, you may want to consider cryobanking if:
You will be undergoing a treatment for cancer, which may impair your
sperm production or quality (e.g. chemotherapy, radiation).
You will be taking any ongoing medications which may impair your sperm
production or quality (e.g. sulfasalazine, methotrexate).
You will be undergoing any procedure which could affect your testis,
prostate, or your ability to ejaculate (e.g. prostate resection, colon
surgery or retroperitoneal lymph node dissection).
You have a medical condition which is beginning to affect your ability
to ejaculate (e.g. multiple sclerosis, diabetes).
You are undergoing a vasectomy.
You are entering a line of work where you may be introduced to reproductive
toxins.
As part of your infertility treatment, you will be undergoing a procedure
where sperm may be easily harvested (e.g. vas reconstruction, testicular
biopsy). These sperm can then be stored and used later in conjunction
with advanced reproductive techniques if alternative infertility treatments
do not prove successful.
This list is by no means exhaustive and we encourage you to discuss the
issue with your doctor.
