Fertility preservation (Sperm)
Freezing sperm is a very simple procedure for the patient. The sperm is collected by masturbation; it is then analyzed and processed for freezing by the laboratory. If the patient has an ejaculation disorder or a diagnosis of infertility, the sperm can be retrieved surgically. The first option is to retrieve the sperm directly from the epididymis (percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration, or PESA). The second is to collect it directly from the testicle (testicular sperm extraction, or TESE).
For more information on oncofertility, please visit these websites:
– CKN: Cancer Knowledge Network
– Oncofertility Consortium
– Fertile Future
