Generally, the younger you are for the better, because your sperm tends to freeze better and maintain a higher quality.
Consider doing it before the age of 35 to give yourself the best chance for successful preservation.
Advances in cryopreservation techniques have improved the success rates of sperm freezing, making it a reliable option for fertility treatments. In general, sperm can be frozen and stored for several months to a few years with good success rates. But storage duration can vary based on factors like the sperm sample quality.
Costs can vary, covering initial tests, consent processes, sperm collection, freezing, and ongoing storage fees.
Freezing your sperm gives you a safeguard against a decline in fertility, which can be caused by (or during) medical treatments, advanced age, or uncertain life circumstances.
It gives you peace-of-mind for family planning, so you don’t have to worry about fertility challenges in the future.
Sperm collection involves private room masturbation at the fertility clinic. Detailed instructions are provided, and abstinence before sperm collection is recommended. It’s always a convenient and discreet experience.
Generally, frozen sperm retains viability and quality, offering good chances for future use, but sperm freezing success rates vary. Specific outcomes depend on factors like sperm quality, freezing techniques, and your individual health. If you freeze your sperm when you’re under 35, sperm survival rates after thawing are about 85-90%.
Newcastle Fertility Specialists
193 Corlette St, The Junction,
Phone: 02 4908 6555
Monday – Thursday
9.30 am – 4.30 pm