Sperm Dondurma
Sperm Freezing — Preserving Fertility for Men: Understanding the Male Biological Clock
Sperm dondurma, diğer adıyla sperm kriyoprezervasyonu, erkek doğurganlığını korumak için kullanılan bilimsel bir yöntemdir. Bu yöntem, erkeklerin tıbbi tedaviler, kişisel tercihler veya babalığı erteleme isteği gibi nedenlerle spermlerini gelecekte kullanmak üzere saklamalarına olanak tanır.
What is the sperm freezing about?
Sperm freezing involves storing sperm at extremely low temperatures. First, the quality of the semen is evaluated, and then a protective substance called cryoprotectant is added to safeguard the sperm cells from damage during the cooling process. The temperature is gradually lowered, and once complete, the sperm is preserved in liquid nitrogen tanks at -196ºC.
How long can sperm remain frozen?
Sperm freezing is a widely used procedure in assisted reproduction treatments. It is also recommended for men undergoing medical or surgical procedures that could affect sperm production.
With advancements in cryopreservation techniques, sperm can be kept frozen for as long as necessary, without any changes to the sample, allowing for indefinite preservation.
Who Should Consider Freezing Sperm and Why?
Freezing sperm offers the significant advantage of preserving a man’s fertility for future use, providing an opportunity for infertile couples, individuals, or lesbian couples to conceive.
Common reasons for choosing to freeze sperm include:
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Advancing age
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Declining sperm quality or low sperm count
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Cancer or other serious medical conditions
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Pre-vasectomy patients
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Transgender individuals
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Career or lifestyle factors, such as those with high-risk jobs or those who frequently spend extended periods away from their partner
In an assisted reproduction treatment, sperm freezing may be necessary if the male partner is unable to be present on the day of egg retrieval, lives far away and needs to store the sample for later use, or is facing psychological pressure related to providing a sample at a specific time during fertility procedures.