"During a difficult time in my life, CryoChoice made my choice to go through chemotherapy a little bit easier. Thanks!"
K.Chandler, palo Alto, CA
Time is of the Essence
CryoChoice understands that with cancer diagnoses and treatment, time is important. That's why we offer overnight shipping as the standard option for all of our kits. We also have partnerships with doctors and hospitals across the country who store our kits for emergency purposes. Check with your healthcare provider to see if they have our kit available.
Have questions? We're happy to help. Call (866) 308-3255.
We Know What Fertility Clinics Need
Our team has helped over 1,000 families release their samples for successful inseminations. We provide an extra service for all of our cancer clients, which separates the sperm sample into as many possible vials as possible in a protocol we call “Preparation IVF” to allow for as many attempts at fertility as possible in the future. It is a protocol unique to CryoChoice and a service we are proud to offer our clients.
How Can Cancer Affect Sperm?
For those facing cancer diagnosis and treatment, private sperm banking is the gold standard for fertility preservation. At CryoChoice, we're proud to be the pioneers of at-home sperm banking, offering a discreet and convenient service for those looking to secure their future family plans with their own biological children. The quality of a sperm sample can be affected by health conditions, such as cancer, leading to issues like lower volume, reduced motility, abnormal shape, and a slower sperm count. We're here to help you navigate these challenges with care and support, ensuring you have options for the future.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For Patients About to Go Through Cancer Treatment
What kind of cancers cause infertility?
- Testicular Cancer
- Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Leukemia
What types of cancer treatments can cause male infertility?
Different forms of chemotherapy and radiation have different impacts on the body, especially if the treatment involves the pelvic area and/or testicles; some treatments can cause severe damage to the DNA, which could affect the sperm’s ability to fertilize an egg.
- Radiation therapy
- Alkylating Chemotherapy
- Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy can slow down and even stop sperm cell production if the testicle(s) is in or near the target area of the radiation treatment.
Which surgeries for cancer treatments can cause infertility?
Surgical causes of male infertility are surgeries that are used to treat prostate or bladder cancer, which typically cut the pathway for sperm cells to be included in the semen. Testicular or colon cancer surgeries sometimes result in damaged nerves that are involved in orgasm, thus resulting in “dry orgasms” or ejaculation without semen.
Can you preserve your sperm once treatment has started?
It's advised to preserve your sperm before you begin treatment. Some patients have been able to still collect if they are early in their treatment. It's best to collect a sample and analyze first to see the quality of the sperm collected before cryopreserving.
How can you will your samples to your partner if anything should happen?
Since the sperm samples are in your name, it's crucial that you add them in a trust or legal will to your partner. We cannot release them to anyone but you without your legal assurance.