Frozen sperm?

I was wondering if frozen sperm is as good as fresh sperm for fertilization rates? We were thinking that when my husband I are down there in October we might leave extra sperm to be frozen in case we need a second and third cycle. This could take him out of the equation for travel/days off work a second/third time. I am just wondering though if this could hinder our fert rates and chances of pregnancy though. If so, he will come for retrieval each time.
Thanks!

I asked Dr. Potter this question too and he said that frozen sperm is good. DH left a sample for this same reason, as well. HTH!

I agree! They only need a few of those little guys anyway :)

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Originally Posted by Possible pink?

I was wondering if frozen sperm is as good as fresh sperm for fertilization rates? We were thinking that when my husband I are down there in October we might leave extra sperm to be frozen in case we need a second and third cycle. This could take him out of the equation for travel/days off work a second/third time. I am just wondering though if this could hinder our fert rates and chances of pregnancy though. If so, he will come for retrieval each time.
Thanks!

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Frozen sperm is just fine with IVF/ICSI. No difference in fertilization rates.

Good news! Thank you M, RC and Dr. potter!