New Delhi: Infertility a pressing issue in today’s time, with a prevalence of male infertility of about 10 to 15 per cent in India, according to a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The data suggests that out every 100 couples trying to convince, 10 to 15 of them will face the difficulty due to male infertility. There are multiple factors behind the rise in infertility rate in men, including smoking, poor lifestyle habits and more. But
Did you know? Just like egg freezing for women, there is also an option available for freezing in men.
Sperm freezing is beneficial in preserving a man’s fertility so that he can start a family and have babies as and when he is ready to embrace fatherhood. Moreover, sperm freezing is also used to store sperm so it can be used in someone else’s treatment. Let’s delve into it and understand the sperm freezing procedure.
Dr Bharati Dhorepatil, Consultant infertility expert, NOVA IVF fertility, Pune shared with News9, “Yes, that’s right! It is possible for men to freeze their sperm for use in the future (embracing fatherhood later in life) or to donate to someone else’s treatment. After donation, the sperm will be isolated for over 4 to 7 months and monitored for infections before being it by the recipient. The length of the procedure of isolation is based on the type of screening tests done by the doctor.”
Who should opt for sperm freezing?
Those suffering from any health conditions or undergoing medical treatments like cancer taking a toll on fertility, ones with vasectomy and who want sperm available in case they want to become father, having a low sperm count or the quality of your sperm is deteriorating, ones undergoing IVF treatment, difficulty producing a sperm sample on the day of fertility treatment can opt for sperm freezing.
Know about the sperm-freezing procedure
If a man has decided to opt for the sperm freezing procedure then he will be tested for any infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis to avoid the contamination of the samples. You will also have to undergo blood tests suggested by the doctor. The fertility consultant will take your consent before the procedure. The expert will ask you for a fresh sample of sperm which will be later combined with a special fluid (a cryoprotectant) to protect the sperm from damage during freezing. Before freezing, the sperm sample will be divided into several containers called straws. The sperm needs to be thawed at once and can be used in various treatments.
The samples will be cooled slowly and put into liquid nitrogen. The procedure is extremely safe and can be done by a large number of men who want to become fathers later. It is the need of the hour for men to choose sperm freezing and convert the dream of fatherhood into reality.
Sperm freezing is beneficial in preserving a man’s fertility so that he can start a family and have babies as and when he is ready to embrace fatherhood. Moreover, sperm freezing is also used to store sperm so it can be used in someone else’s treatment. Health Conditions Health News: Latest News from Health Care, Mental Health, Weight Loss, Disease, Nutrition, Healthcare
