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Sperm Freezing

Your future fertility

Sperm freezing can help you plan ahead with greater confidence, while giving you a clearer understanding of your fertility options. From your first consultation to treatment and aftercare, we are here to help you make informed decisions at your own pace. 

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Sperm Freezing

€400

Take control of your future with Sperm Freezing at Thérapie Fertility

Freezing sperm is often considered for those who may be unable to produce sperm in the future due to medical or personal reasons. It’s also planned quite frequently for those who are having treatment but may not be present on the day of egg collection due to other commitments. For others, freezing sperm before a vasectomy leaves them with options should anything change in the future. And in some cases it is due to difficulty producing a semen sample or for those who may be more comfortable having a back up in place. Whatever your reasons, freezing your sperm gives you more options for the future.

The Sperm Freezing process

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    Sperm collection

    Your sperm freezing process is carried out in our primary clinics in Dublin and Belfast. You will be given a sample pot and instructions by an embryologist. You will then be shown to a private sample room where you will need to produce a semen sample via masturbation.

    It is important that anyone providing a sample for sperm freezing have a period of abstinence for 2 to 4 days prior to the collection. Ideally, you should have regular ejaculation in the lead up to this appointment to optimise your sample. If this is not possible, that's no problem. 

  • 02

    Sperm freezing

    Once you have produced your sample, you will pass it through to the embryology team, directly across from the sample room. The semen sample is then washed, analysed and processed, it will be frozen that day and stored on site in our cryostorage facilities. These are liquid nitrogen tanks kept at ultra-low temperatures, ensuring your sperm is kept safely until you are ready to use it in the future.

Who is Sperm Freezing suitable for?

Sperm freezing has been used for many years to help preserve fertility. Getting your sperm frozen can also help you make informed decisions about your reproductive timeline.

  • You are facing a medical treatment that may impact your fertility
  • You are about to have a vasectomy
  • You are transitioning from male to female
  • You experience difficulty producing a sample on the day of a fertility treatment procedure
  • Seeking more clarity about your reproductive health and options

Freezing sperm is often considered for those who may be unable to produce sperm in the future due to medical or personal reasons. It’s also planned quite frequently for those who are having treatment but may not be present on the day of egg collection due to other commitments. For others, freezing sperm before a vasectomy leaves them with options should anything change in the future

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Your Sperm Freezing questions answered

Quick answers to the questions we hear most often about sperm freezing at Thérapie Fertility.

  • Sperm freezes and thaws very successfully and can be stored for very long periods of time. Legislation regarding limits on storage can change over time and differ from country to country and so it is important to check with your local clinic about the time limits for storing frozen sperm.

  • No. Freezing your sperm does not reduce your future fertility. 


  • Sperm freezing involves processing a semen sample in very specific laboratory conditions, so you cannot do this at home.

  • People choose freezing sperm for many reasons. You may want to preserve fertility before medical treatment, or feel more in control of your future options. If you are considering sperm freezing, our team can help you understand your options, including the ideal timing, the sperm freezing process, and any factors that may affect treatment.

  • Yes, sperm freezing is a well-established fertility preservation treatment and is considered safe for most patients.

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