A procedure consisting of freezing sperm in order to preserve fertility in patients who may lose it for medical or other reasons. It is also known as sperm cryopreservation and, in less technical usage, sperm freezing.
| Grammatical category | Noun |
|---|---|
| Field | Assisted Reproductive Techniques |
| Level of specialization | High |
| Definition source | Reproducción Asistida ORG |
| Starting age | Between 12 and 18 years |
| Gender relationship | Yes, man |
| Specific to one sex | Yes |
| Prevalence | Man |