Sperm Freezing in Pakistan — Complete Guide 2025 🔬

What Is Sperm Freezing?

Sperm freezing (cryopreservation) is the process of collecting, analysing, and storing sperm at very low temperatures for future use in fertility treatments. Frozen sperm can remain viable for 10–20+ years.

Who Should Consider It?

• Men about to undergo chemotherapy or radiation (cancer treatment damages sperm production)
• Men with declining sperm count who want to preserve higher-quality samples
• Men undergoing vasectomy but wanting a biological option preserved
• Men with high-risk jobs or military service
• Men planning to delay having children significantly (30s–40s)
• Men with medical conditions that may affect fertility over time

The Process

1. Consultation with a fertility specialist or andrologist
2. Semen analysis — to assess current quality
3. Sample collection (at clinic) and analysis
4. Cryopreservation — sample frozen in liquid nitrogen
5. Annual storage fee paid to maintain sample

Where to Get It in Pakistan

• Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi: 021-111-911-911 — most established programme
• Fatimid Foundation fertility services
• Shaukat Khanum fertility unit (Lahore)
• Ask your urologist or andrologist for referral — not all gynaecology clinics offer this service

Cost in Pakistan

• Initial consultation: Rs 3,000–8,000
• Semen analysis: Rs 2,000–5,000
• Freezing procedure: Rs 15,000–40,000
• Annual storage: Rs 8,000–20,000/year
• Costs vary significantly by clinic — private specialist clinics cost more than government-affiliated hospitals