Sperm Banking
If you are about to start treatment for testicular cancer, we encourage you to look into sperm banking before undergoing radiation or chemotherapy, as both these treatments have a high likelihood of destroying your fertility. The best way to maximize your chances of conceiving genetic children in the future is to bank sperm prior to treatment.
Sperm banking is a simple, accessible and affordable way for testicular cancer patients of all ages to preserve their reproductive abilities. It is important to educate yourself prior to starting treatment for testicular cancer. Not all oncologists offer counseling and education about fertility issues prior to cancer treatment.
Below are trusted companies who offer sperm banking.
Fellow provides at-home sperm collection kits and cryotherapy preservation to testicular cancer patients.
Fellow is the only peer-reviewed, clinically valid, mail-in semen analysis. They ensure the semen sample is kept in optimal condition so fewer sperm die en route to their lab. Fellow has also developed an algorithm that accurately models the rate of sperm degradation over time, allowing them to calculate the sample’s metrics as if it was produced in a clinic.
Legacy
Legacy makes sperm freezing quick and easy. Men are provided with a straightforward at-home kit to test and freeze their sperm where they are able to produce the sample in the comfort of their own home and avoid the uncomfortable visit to the doctor’s office.
Legacy will then arrange cryoshipping of your sample to a cryostorage provider that has been vetted for quality, longevity, and top-tier processes. Within three business days you will receive a secure and comprehensive report regarding your fertility.
Sppare.me
Sppare.me makes sperm freezing secure and affordable. You order their kit online and get it delivered to your front door the next day. After producing the sperm sample, you just ship it back to the lab. Sppare.me will evaluate the sample to ensure viability and process it for storage.
ReproTech: Overnite Male
The OverNite Male Kit is the original in overnight sperm banking. OverNite Male Kit offers a convenient, private and cost-effective option to those seeking to preserve their fertility.
It allows you to collect the specimen from the privacy of your own home. The sample is analyzed and frozen at the UIC (University of Chicago) Andrology Lab. Frozen specimens are then transferred to ReproTech for the safest long-term storage.