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Semen Cryopreservation

Reproductive and Fertility Treatment

Semen cryopreservation, commonly called sperm banking or sperm freezing, is a procedure that freezes sperm cells so they remain viable indefinitely. It is used to store sperm for donation, to preserve fertility before a vasectomy, and to protect fertility for people facing treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, or gender affirming medical transition that could otherwise affect their ability to have children.

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Semen cryopreservation (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semen_cryopreservation, lead section
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Semen cryopreservation (commonly called sperm banking or sperm freezing) is a procedure to preserve sperm cells.
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