Sperm storage is provided as back up for your infertility treatment at Prasad Hospitals. A fresh semen sample would be used on the day of your infertility treatment whenever needed.
How are the samples produced and stored?
Semen samples are collected and stored in a small bottles sealed with liquid nitrogen vapour and are labelled with the name, and contact details. Freezing takes place as soon as possible after the sample is given, so it is better if the sample is produced on the premises.
Can my wife/partner accompany me?
Yes. However, it is not essential and you will be seen alone if you prefer.
How do I get the results?
You can confirm by contacting the team if your sample was frozen and has been assessed for suitability as back up for infertility treatment.
How long can sperm be stored?
According to the law, sperm can be stored up to infertility treatment or until 10 years. Samples can be destroyed after the period. So it is important that you keep us updated with any changes in your details so that we can contact you.
What if something goes wrong with storage?
Even we make possible safety arrangements of your samples, we do not guarantee against all the eventualities. For example; in the event of a strike or civil disturbance interrupting the supply of liquid nitrogen, or in the event of equipment failure, the effect on your samples could be detrimental.
What happens if one’s sperm not stored?
If the sperm sample fails frozen process or not successful in storing the sperm, you can approach the specialists to know alternative options.
When can we use the sperm?
Once the sperm freezing procedure is complete, the doctors team notifies and update to the person. Within a few weeks you and your partner will be seen in the clinic in order to complete the relevant documentation/consent forms and to discuss the IVF treatment process before starting the treatment.
How are these samples used?
These samples are stored only as a backup for infertility treatment. On the day of infertility treatment, a fresh semen sample is preferable.
How successful are these treatments?
Different methods have different success rates. It also depends on the couples. And also frozen sperms cannot guarantee the pregnancy. All of this will be explained to you when you and your wife/partner are seen by the doctor.
What are the prospects of using frozen sperm?
The quality of sperm samples depends on patients and some circumstances like having weight loss, having loss appetite. Cancers that affect the whole body, such as leukemia, may have a more profound effect when compared to localized tumors with a malignant potential. We will always offer you the chance rather than make judgements ourselves. During the freezing process, to protect against damage, samples are diluted with a preservative. Even, it cannot be guaranteed that the sample survives for the whole freeze-thaw process. As previously stated the chances of success in achieving a pregnancy depend on many factors including the method chosen for their use. Chances of pregnancy can be expected if sufficient number of sperm with quality have been frozen.
CounsellingInfertility counselling sessions are available at Prasad Hospitals and the appointment should be taken for the session.
Violence, Aggression and Harassment Control PolicyWe are committed for the safety of patients. Verbal abuse, physical violence, and harassment are not allowed at Prasad Hospitals.
Suggestions, Concerns and ComplaintsIf you would like to provide feedback you can:
- • Ask to speak to the ward or department manager - they may be able to help straight away.
- • Write to us: Prasad Hospitals, Adj. BSNL Telephone Exchange, Nacharam – Mallapur Road, Secunderabad – 76 (or) e-mail: info@prasadhospitals.in