Sperm freezing and storage is the procedure whereby sperm cells are frozen to preserve them for future use. Many situations that could interfere with your future fertility. These may include:
- Chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
- Certain types of pelvic or testicular surgery.
- Vasectomy.
- High-risk occupations or sports.
- Diabetes, which may cause erectile difficulty.
- Male being away from home on day of assisted reproductive treatment.
The standard storage period for sperm is 10 years. The amount of time in storage does not influence the success rate. Damage can occur to the sperm during freezing and thawing, not while it is frozen. Success rates are averaged over DI cycles and all IVF cycles using donor sperm. For each treatment cycle, the success rate varies depending on the age of the woman. If the woman is:
1. Under 35, the success rate is around 19%.
2. 35–39, the success rate is around 15%.
3. 40–42, the success rate is around 7%
