FAQs - Sperm freezing

Can you buy sperm over the internet?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).

What is the sperm capacitation test?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

What are the symptoms of advanced testicular cancer?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

How should one act or what guidelines can be followed in the case of cancer in a patient of reproductive age?

By Juan Antonio García Velasco M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist).

Is sperm donor treatment availble through social security? (Spain)

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).

If the maximum number of offspring per donor is 6, why is there a Dutch sperm donor who has fathered over 150 children?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).

Does using frozen semen affect the result of assisted reproduction treatment?

By Mónica Aura Masip M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist).

If I preserve fertility will I remain fertile?

By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

What are the risks of preserving fertility?

By Pascual Sánchez Martín M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist).

Does a catalogue of sperm donors exist so I can choose my donor?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).

How do treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy affect a person's fertility?

By Juan Antonio García Velasco M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist).

Should men freeze their sperm to preserve their fertility?

By Rocío Núñez Calonge M.Sc., Ph.D. (senior embryologist).

Can a man's fertility be damaged after chemotherapy?

By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Do all clinics pay the same for sperm donations?

By Paloma de la Fuente Vaquero M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist).

Is male fertility affected in men with only one testicle?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Can you freeze sperm at home for later use?

By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

What possibilities does reproductive medicine offer for preserving fertility in cancer patients?

By Juan Antonio García Velasco M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist).

If cancer occurs in a pregnant woman, what are the chances of treating the disease during pregnancy?

By Juan Antonio García Velasco M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist).

Freezing sperm and getting a vasectomy, is it possible?

By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

There exist different fertility preservation options for males who have been diagnosed with cancer. What method is being currently used before undergoing a cancer treatment?

By Juan Antonio García Velasco M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist).

Are there sperm banks in Spain and do clinics use sperm from these banks or also from overseas?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).

Is there an age limit for men to be able to freeze sperm?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).

How long can frozen sperm be stored?

By Juan Antonio García Velasco M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist).

Can I still freeze my eggs at 40?

By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Can I have a relapse of testicular cancer?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

How is donor sperm frozen? How long does it last?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).

Once the cancer has been overcome and the quality of the semen is low, would conventional IVF be recommended or would it be passed directly to an ICSI?

By Juan Antonio García Velasco M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist).

How much does sperm donation pay in Spain?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).

For many cancer patients it is necessary to preserve fertility. When should this decision be made?

By Juan Antonio García Velasco M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist).

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