Sperm Storage

There are many reasons you might want to protect your future options for having children. At Origin Sperm Bank, we specialize in safely preserving and storing semen and reproductive tissue for you. Long-term storage does not reduce the ability of your sperm to result in a pregnancy. There is no known limit to how long sperm can be stored safely. Under the right conditions, your samples remain ready for use whenever you need them. Healthy babies have been born using sperm that was stored for 25 years — and even up to 40 years.

When to consider sperm storage

There are several situations where sperm storage offers peace-of-mind and improved potential of fathering children. You may be facing a health concern that could affect your fertility, or you might simply need more flexibility in timing when trying to conceive.

Before a vasectomy

If you think there’s a possibility of wanting children after a vasectomy, be aware the success of vasectomy reversal is variable and not guaranteed. Sperm storage ensures you’ll always have the potential for children in the future.

When there’s advanced paternal age

There is a growing body of scientific research suggesting that offspring of people 40 years or older have increased likelihood for a wide range of disorders. This can include genetic abnormalities such as some cancers, autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia. While more research is needed, sperm storage is recommended for men who plan to have children later in life.

Before medical treatments, such as cancer

Cancer and its treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation or surgery may damage your fertility. In these cases, it’s best to store samples of sperm before treatments begin. As well as cancer, there are other medical treatments that could negatively impact your fertility. If you are unsure whether a medical treatment could damage your fertility, please discuss with your physician.

Before an extended trip (especially to regions affected by Zika)

For people trying to conceive with a male partner who anticipates being absent when the ovulation cycle is best for fertilization, sperm storage ensures that the specimen is ready when needed. Health Canada also recommends that men should not initiate a pregnancy for three months after travelling to a Zika virus active region to minimize the risk of transmitting the virus to their partner.

Because of a high-risk occupation

Several occupations result in high risk of exposure to biological or chemical toxins, or a risk of testicular injury.

Before assisted reproductive techniques

Prior to undergoing assisted reproductive techniques such as insemination, in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection, sperm storage ensures that the specimen will be available on the day of the procedure.

Storage and Transportation

State-of-the-Art Storage Facility

Your samples are kept safe in our modern, secure storage facility, equipped with advanced redundant monitoring systems. Our team continuously watches over every tank around the clock, so you can have complete confidence that your future is protected with the utmost care

Reliable and Secure Shipping

We offer the most advanced shipping methods and logistics to transport your samples safely and reliably to any clinic or location you choose. With our careful handling and attention to every detail, you can trust us to support your family-building journey seamlessly.

Contact us today at info@originspermbank.com to get a personalized quote — we’re here to help make the process simple and stress-free.

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