Dear men, does the idea of being a ‘Family Man” often cross your mind? Not sure if you’re ready yet? Then let us tell you that this can happen to anyone who’s grappling with life’s other priorities or a serious medical condition that could hinder their fertility. But this doesn’t mean that you should give up on your dad-hood plans. By freezing sperm with a sperm bank, achieving fatherhood when you are ready is possible now!
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Thursday 03 Oct. 2024
There are many sperm banking options available. However, you might want to consider SpermVault, by LifeCell. It is India’s 1st long-term sperm bank to offer at-home sample collection service. Before we get into its USPs, let’s first explore how sperm banks freeze sperm.
The Process of Freezing Sperm At Sperm Banks
In sperm banking, healthy sperm are collected and stored under freezing conditions for future use. The step-by-step process of freezing sperm can be broadly divided into sample collection, freezing, sample storage & thawing.
Sample Collection
When you visit a clinic, you’ll be provided with a sterile container for sample collection. You’ll be required to collect the fresh ejaculate in the container. This sample container is then submitted at the lab.
Freezing Process
The fresh semen sample is mixed with a cryoprotectant, a special fluid to safeguard the sperm from any form of damage during the freezing process. The samples are then cooled slowly before being stored into freezers containing liquid nitrogen. The temperature is maintained at -196°C to ensure sperm viability.
Sample Storage
Before freezing, the cryoprotectant-treated samples are usually divided into many small vials and stored in separate storage containers. This to ensure safety of the samples in case of storage tanks failures due to natural calamities. This also helps if there is failure to conceive with just one sample.
Thawing
This is the stage where the preserved sperm are taken out for usage. The sample is gradually thawed and brought down to room temperature in the labs. Once thawed, the sample is analysed for sperm activity & motility.
How To Prepare For Sperm Freezing
Before your semen sample is collected for freezing sperm, you’ll most likely undergo a blood test. This is to rule out sexually transmitted infections like HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, etc. This ensures that the final sample is free of these infection-causing pathogens.
Practising 48-hour abstinence from any sexual activity before sample collection also contributes to optimum sperm cell levels in the sample.
Sample collection for freezing sperm requires one to masturbate at the clinic, something that might feel awkward to some. To avoid this, you can order an at-home sample collection kit. LifeCell’s Sperm Score an At-home sperm test kit measures 10 sperm health parameters & 14 sperm health conditions from the comfort & privacy of your home.
Once collected, you can schedule a pick up on LifeCell’s online dashboard and receive your reports online – discreetly!
The SpermScore report is valid for SpermVault storage service, thus you don’t have to take multiple semen analysis tests to bank your sperm. SpermVault offers state-of-the-art testing and storage facilities along with flexible storage plans. It also provides other perks such as:
- On-demand sample retrieval
- One-time sample shipment to chosen clinic
- Shipping facility across the globe
- Quality guarantee
So if you wish to go ahead with sperm banking, you have sufficient reasons to consider SpermVault.
Final Words!
Fatherhood is a life changing phase for any man. However, not everyone can be up for it due to several reasons- career priorities, relationship issues, medical history, etc. In such a scenario, freezing sperm can be the ideal back-up plan.
LifeCell’s SpermVault offers long-term sperm banking options along with at-home sample collection kits. So, you can say bye to the awkward clinic visits and set foot on the path to securing your future fatherhood dreams!
To learn more, visit www.lifecell.in
