Sperm Freezing in Indore, Including Single Sperm Vitrification
Sperm freezing protects male fertility before cancer treatment, surgery or IVF. Learn how single sperm vitrification saves even very few sperm for future ICSI.
Sperm freezing (sperm cryopreservation) stores sperm for later use in IUI, IVF or ICSI. When only a handful of sperm are available, for example after a surgical retrieval or in severe male infertility, conventional freezing may lose them. Single sperm vitrification is a specialised technique that freezes very small numbers of individually selected sperm. At Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore, both standard semen freezing and single sperm vitrification are performed in our embryology laboratory.
Who Needs Sperm Freezing?
- Men about to start chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery that may affect fertility
- Men with very low counts (cryptozoospermia), where sperm may not be found on the day of egg collection
- Sperm retrieved by TESA or micro-TESE, to avoid repeat surgery
- Men who will be away or unable to give a sample on the IVF day
- Men starting medicines, such as testosterone, that can lower sperm production
How Single Sperm Vitrification Works
The embryologist searches the sample under a microscope, picks individual motile sperm and places them in a tiny carrier with a protective solution. The carrier is cooled ultra-rapidly in liquid nitrogen. Later the sperm is thawed and used directly for ICSI, one sperm per egg. Because each sperm is accounted for, very little is wasted.
Storage and Consent
Frozen sperm can be stored for many years. Storage, consent and future use are governed by the ART (Regulation) Act, 2021. You will sign consent describing how the sample may be used and what should happen in different circumstances. Infection screening is done before storage.
Why Families Choose Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore
- Fertility, embryology, high-risk obstetrics and a Level 3 NICU in one hospital, so care continues after a positive pregnancy test.
- Senior IVF team with 30+ years of clinical experience, including clinical embryologists.
- Counselling for both partners, transparent written estimates and cashless TPA/insurance desk support where policies allow.
Related Services
- ICSI Treatment in Indore for Male-Factor Infertility
- Fertility Preservation in Indore Before Cancer and Other Treatments
- TESA Procedure in Indore
- Fertility Centre in Indore
Medical References
This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation. Treatment decisions are made only after an in-person evaluation by a qualified doctor at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore.
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How We Treat Single Sperm Vitrification
Frequently Asked Questions
Some sperm do not survive thawing, but those that do can be used effectively with ICSI. Vitrification reduces freezing damage.
As early as possible, ideally before the first dose of chemotherapy or radiation. Tell your oncologist you want fertility preservation; we try to arrange urgent appointments.
Adolescents who can produce a sample can bank sperm with parental consent and counselling. Options for younger boys are limited and experimental.
If time allows, two or three samples a few days apart are preferable. Your doctor will advise based on counts.
If enough motile sperm survive thawing, yes. Very small samples are best used for ICSI.
Dr. Vedant Jain is an IVF Consultant, Gynecologist, and Certified Embryologist at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore. Holding post-graduate degrees including an MS and DNB in Obstetrics and Gynecology, he practises reproductive medicine at Asian Navkar Hospital. Dr. Jain specializes in advanced Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), complex infertility assessments, low AMH (ovarian reserve) optimization, and fertility preservation. By combining clinical gynecology with laboratory embryology, he works with couples who have had unsuccessful IVF cycles to plan further evaluation and treatment.
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