Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation (freezing)

At Manhattan CryoBank we cryopreserve and store testicular sperm and testicular tissue to provide our clients the option to father a child at some point in the future.

What is the benefit of Cryopreserving Testicular Sperm or Testicular Tissue?
When a man’s sperm cannot move through his genital tract because of blockage or inability to ejaculate, it is possible to surgically remove the sperm from the epididymis or testicular tissue. Testicular or Epididymal Sperm Extraction allows sperm to be harvested directly from the testes or epididymis. It is an option for patients where ejaculation is impossible or when little or no living or motile sperm can be recovered from their ejaculate.

This procedure is usually performed by an urologist to enable the man to father a child using assisted reproductive techniques (ART) such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Sperm extraction (when performed using the appropriate technique) is usually a successful procedure that allows men who produce very few sperm, or are unable to ejaculate sperm naturally, to conceive a child of their own.

Are blood tests needed to screen for infectious diseases?
Current New York State Department of Health guidelines require screening for directed (designated) sperm donors. The blood tests include but are not limited to:

The above blood tests must be obtained from directed donors before or on the first appointment. If blood tests are completed at a different location, please ensure the results are sent to us no later than 2 weeks after your first freezing date.

For more information on our flexible short- and long-term storage plans please refer to our Schedule of Fees. For next steps or to schedule an appointment please contact our office.