Sperm cryopreservation: Who should do it?

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Sperm cryopreservation is a measure to maintain future fertility, which has important implications in some subjects. Sperm cryopreservation method uses special technology at very low temperatures, through which it can be stored for many years while ensuring reproductive quality.

1. What is sperm storage?

Sperm storage is a method of storing a sperm sample in liquid nitrogen at a temperature of minus 196 degrees Celsius, which can be stored for many years and wait until it is needed. However, the best quality of stored sperm is the first 5 years, so use during this time period will give better results.
The purpose of sperm storage is to serve the treatment of infertility or preserve the male fertility later. Sperm collection for storage is done by surgical means such as percutaneous epididymal aspiration, aspiration or sperm extraction from the testicles. Sperm before freezing is checked for quality and heritability. When needed, it will be thawed and fertilized by intrauterine insemination (in vitro fertilization).
The method of cryopreservation opens up hope for many people who thought it impossible to have a next generation, which is important in maintaining fertility.

2. Who should store sperm?

The method of sperm storage is indicated for the following subjects:
People who work in a toxic environment with high risk of affecting spermatogenesis, high risk of infertility due to the environment; Cancer patients freeze sperm before starting chemotherapy or radiation therapy. The reason is that using cancer treatment drugs will affect sperm quality; Before you want to have a sterilization or gender reassignment surgery, you can take out sperm for preservation, in case you want to have children later; People with diseases that affect spermatogenesis such as erectile dysfunction; During fertility treatment, some people have difficulty getting a sperm sample due to stress or not being able to get it because they are away on the day of the IVF procedure. Therefore, it is necessary to freeze sperm first and then wait for the right time to perform in vitro fertilization;

Sperm cryopreservation is also indicated in people with hemiplegia or brain death; Patients with only one testicle left due to trauma or atrophy after mumps infection... Those who are not at risk of affecting their fertility in the future often do not have an indication for cryopreservation of sperm. However, currently, environmental pollution, dirty food and unhealthy lifestyles... are causing the rate of secondary infertility to increase, so the demand for voluntary sperm cryopreservation is increasing. increase.

3. Notes when storing sperm

Sperm freezing is a very meaningful job for those who want to have children later. For successful sperm storage, it is necessary to note a few issues as follows:
Before performing, you should consult a doctor to measure the quality of sperm, advise whether to decide to freeze or not. This will help you save money on conservation costs in case of poor quality sperm; People who die less than 3 hours can still freeze sperm. However, the earlier it is taken, the better the sperm quality.

Sperm cryopreservation technique is not too complicated. However, during the process, sudden temperature changes (especially during the freezing and thawing stages) can affect and reduce sperm quality. Therefore, you need to choose a reputable address with a good medical team and modern equipment to reduce the risk of affecting sperm quality.
Reproductive Support Center - Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the prestigious units providing sperm cryopreservation services. In addition, Vinmec Fertility Center is also fully capable of synchronously and comprehensively deploying the most advanced assisted reproductive techniques today. Bringing together a team of leading experts in the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, and gynecology, both domestically and internationally, experts at Vinmec Fertility Center have helped realize the dream of becoming a parent of hundreds of families around the world. throughout Vietnam.
>> For more information: "Steps to CLEAN CHILDREN OF VALUES" - The article was professionally consulted with Technical Team Leader Nguyen Vu Ha, Reproductive Support Center - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.

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