Therapeutic Semen Cryopreservation
Semen cryopreservation before the initiation of chemotherapy or radiotherapy
In which cases is sperm freezing and cryopreservation applicable
Sperm freezing and cryopreservation is recommended to men who will be exposed to toxic environmental factors or submitted to surgical or other kind of medical treatments which may cause infertility.
This method is applied in cases of men who face cancer and have not yet created or completed their family.
Anticancer treatment (surgical, chemotherapy or radiotherapy) may result in temporary or permanent sterility. However, it is not possible to predict with certainty the severity of the effect or its duration.
Making an important decision
Sperm freezing and cryopreservation is recommended to men who will be exposed to toxic environmental factors or submitted to surgical or other kind of medical treatments which may cause infertility.
If you are married or in a serious relationship, the written consent of your wife or partner is also needed. Furthermore, if you are under 18 years old, both your parents must participate in this decision and give their written consent.