Fertility Preservation in Diamond Bar, California
Sperm Banking for Future Fertility Options
Sperm banking, also known as sperm cryopreservation or male fertility preservation, is the process of freezing sperm for future use. AFMC’s fertility team guides patients through collection, laboratory freezing and on-site storage in Diamond Bar.
Sperm banking may be considered before cancer treatment, an upcoming vasectomy, a high-risk career or hobby, or for age-related fertility concerns.
Preserving options
Common Reasons for Sperm Banking
Patients may preserve sperm before a medical treatment or planned sterilization, as a backup for fertility treatment, or to keep open the option of building a family in the future.
Before Cancer Treatment
Sperm may be preserved before cancer treatment or another medical treatment that could cause sterilization or genetic damage.
As a Backup for IUI or IVF
A stored sample may be helpful if a male partner cannot collect or will be away on the day sperm is needed for fertility treatment.
Before a Vasectomy or for Future Use
Some patients bank sperm before a vasectomy or to preserve the option of starting a family later.
A straightforward process
What to Expect
A semen sample is collected, analyzed by AFMC’s andrology laboratory, cryopreserved and stored on-site for possible future use.
Collect the Semen Sample
A sample is obtained through masturbation or with a specialized collection device.
Analyze and Cryopreserve
AFMC’s andrology laboratory analyzes the sample and freezes it using specialized media and solutions.
Store On-Site at AFMC
The frozen vials are immersed in liquid nitrogen and stored in cryogenic tanks at -196°C (-321°F). The tanks are checked daily and replenished as needed.
Common questions
Sperm Banking FAQs
What is sperm banking?
Sperm banking, also called sperm cryopreservation, is the process of collecting, freezing and storing sperm for possible future use.
Why do patients choose to bank sperm?
Common reasons include preserving fertility before cancer treatment, providing a backup sample for IUI or IVF, banking before a vasectomy, or keeping open the option of starting a family in the future.
How is a semen sample collected?
A sample is obtained through masturbation or with a specialized collection device before it is analyzed by AFMC’s andrology laboratory.
How is the sample frozen and stored?
The sample is cryopreserved using specialized media and solutions. Frozen vials are immersed in liquid nitrogen and stored in cryogenic tanks at -196°C (-321°F).
Where is frozen sperm stored?
Viable sperm is frozen and stored on-site at AFMC’s Diamond Bar location. The cryogenic tanks are checked daily and replenished as needed.
How can frozen sperm be used later?
Frozen sperm can be thawed for use with insemination or in vitro fertilization, depending on the future fertility treatment plan.
Planning ahead
Ask What Banking and Storage Include
Initial collection, laboratory preparation and ongoing storage may be priced separately. Coverage varies, so ask AFMC about the services and storage terms that apply to you.
Questions before scheduling?
Talk With the AFMC Care Team
Contact AFMC to ask about preparation, collection, storage and possible future-use options.
1370 Valley Vista Drive, Suite 135 · Diamond Bar, CA 91765 · Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm
