Additional information regarding the selection and use of a donor is listed below. Gender Selection Fairfax Cryobank provides sperm freezing and storage services for men desiring to have their own specimens cryopreserved for future use. Many individuals have semen specimens cryopreserved due to the risk of infertility or sterility from cancer treatment, vasectomy, occupational hazard exposure, war, aging, and other reasons.
Some individuals also have their semen cryopreserved because of potential unknown future risks.
Photo Matching Fairfax Cryobank offers photo matching assistance to help patients select a donor based on the most important criteria as determined by the patient. To request photo matching assistance, complete the Photo Selection Request Form and mail to Fairfax Cryobank with color photographs. Fairfax Cryobank provides a genetic counseling service for patients who have a need for genetic counseling before selecting a donor. The current rate will be charged for genetic counseling service. However, individuals who wait until the time to conceive a second child may find that the specific donor they desire is no longer available.