Sperm Banking

At Bruce R. Gilbert, MD, PhD, PC, we understand that navigating male reproductive health can be challenging. That’s why our sperm bank, conveniently located in Great Neck, Long Island, is dedicated to providing compassionate care in a friendly, comfortable setting. Led by board-certified urologist Bruce R. Gilbert, we specialize in male sexual and reproductive medicine, addressing issues like infertility, erectile dysfunction, and low testosterone.

Compassionate Care for Male Reproductive Health in New York City, NY, and the Surrounding Areas

Our state-of-the-art sperm bank offers secure sperm banking services that allow patients to preserve their fertility in a safe and confidential environment. We use the latest technology, including advanced semen analysis testing and low-intensity shockwave therapy, to deliver effective care tailored to each patient's needs. Our practice also provides testosterone replacement therapy, acupuncture, urologic ultrasounds, and a variety of noninvasive treatments.

Dr. Gilbert believes in creating personalized treatment plans, ensuring that every patient receives exceptional solutions that meet their unique circumstances. With office hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, our team is always available for consultations and ready to answer your questions.

We invite you to experience our unparalleled services and commitment to superior patient care. Whether you’re facing infertility challenges or seeking guidance on sexual dysfunction, we warmly welcome new and existing patients to our practice. If you’re ready to take the next step in your reproductive health journey, contact us today to schedule an appointment!

What is sperm banking?

Sperm banking, also known as sperm cryopreservation or sperm freezing, is a procedure to preserve sperm cells for future use. The process involves several steps:

1. Collection: Sperm is collected through ejaculation or other methods if necessary. This is typically done in a private room at a fertility clinic or hospital.

2. Analysis: The sperm sample is analyzed for volume, count, motility (movement), and morphology (shape).

3. Preparation: The sperm is mixed with a cryoprotectant, a substance that helps protect the sperm cells during the freezing process.

4. Freezing: The prepared sperm is gradually cooled to a very low temperature and then stored in liquid nitrogen at about -196°C (-320°F). This process can preserve the sperm for many years.

5. Storage: The frozen sperm is stored in a sperm bank until needed.

Sperm banking is often used by men who want to preserve their fertility before undergoing medical treatments (such as chemotherapy) that might affect their fertility or by those who wish to delay fatherhood for personal or professional reasons. It is also an option for men who are exposed to hazardous conditions that might affect their sperm quality.

Do I need to visit the New York Cryo laboratory for sperm banking?

An in-office appointment to either drop off or generate a specimen on-site is the preferred method for sperm banking. However, that is not always possible. Hospitalized patients or those confined to their home or at a distance from the sperm bank have alternatives.

Hospitalized Patients can have their semen specimens cryopreserved (frozen) before they undergo chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. The Lab can arrange to pick up the specimens after consulting with prospective patients.

At-Home Sperm Banking is available using our UrgentPak Collection kit. We use an FDA-cleared container that provides 48 hours of specimen stability. Read more At-Home sperm banking here.

What sperm banking services are available?

New York Cryo is a New York-licensed reproductive tissue bank in the office of Bruce R Gilbert, MD, PhD, PC. Offering comprehensive services, including (click links for additional information):

• Long-term storage for men wanting to preserve sperm for use with a sexually intimate partner
• Eligibility determination and storage of sperm to be used with a known recipient 
• Eligibility determination and storage of sperm for use with a gestational carrier 
• Processing and storage of surgically retrieved testicular tissue specimens
• Processing and storage of surgically retrieved vas deferens and epididymal fluid specimens

New York Cryo stores male reproductive tissues. 24/7 availability when needed for sperm banking.

Who is a candidate for sperm banking?

Many people choose sperm banking, particularly men with fertility issues or those undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or other cancer treatments. Storing healthy sperm may allow you and your partner to become pregnant in the future using fertility treatments. You might also use sperm banking after donating your sperm.

NY State defines three types of men who use sperm banking:

• Client depositor: a man who stores tissue for use with their partner
• Directed donor: a man who stores sperm for a nonintimate recipient they know
• Anonymous donor: a man donating sperm for an unknown person

Donors undergo comprehensive testing by a licensed tissue bank. New York Cryo is a licensed reproductive tissue bank for all Client depositors and DIrected donors, including those storing sperm for use with a gestational carrier (surrogate).  New York Cryo does not offer services for anonymous donors.

What can I expect during the sperm banking process?

Before donating sperm, you undergo testing required by the NY State Department of Health and the FDA (Federal Drug Administration. Dr. Gilbert discusses your medical history, completes a physical exam, and collects a blood sample.

Once you donate sperm, the andrology lab completes a semen analysis and sperm processing, which allows the sperm to be used for intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Stored sperm is frozen to ensure specimen survival until it’s needed.

The lab can also process and store reproductive tissue from testicular sperm retrieval (TESE) and microsurgical epididymal sperm aspiration (MESA).

To learn more about your sperm banking options, schedule a consultation at Bruce R Gilbert MD, PhD, PC, request an appointment online today or call us at 516-487-2700. 

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