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class="text-3xl leading-10 "> Order your collection kit online </p></div><div class="mb-4 md:mb-8 text-base text-left font-light"><p class="text-left "> Produce your sample at home and ship it back overnight with a prepaid label. We’ll analyze your semen to ensure it’s viable for freezing. </p></div><a class="flex flex-row items-center cursor-pointer" href=""><div class="text-evergreen-800 text-2xl mr-2 hover:underline"></div></a></div><div class="flex flex-col items-start md:w-1/3 w-full text-evergreen-600 font-basisGrotesque"><img alt="" src="https://www.givelegacy.com/vnext/wp-content/uploads/howitworks_carousel_results_1000x7501721321420.webp" class="flex-shrink-0 h-auto rounded-lg border-none"><div class="pt-4 pb-2 md:pt-8 md:pb-4 text-sm text-left text-evergreen-800"><p class="text-left ">02</p></div><div class="mb-2 md:mb-4 text-xl leading-7 text-evergreen-800 font-bold"><p class="text-3xl leading-10 "> We’ll freeze your sample within 48 hours </p></div><div class="mb-4 md:mb-8 text-base text-left font-light"><p class="text-left "> Once your sample is stored, you can undergo your cancer treatment knowing your option to have children in the future is protected. </p></div><a class="flex flex-row items-center cursor-pointer" href=""><div class="text-evergreen-800 text-2xl mr-2 hover:underline"></div></a></div><div class="flex flex-col items-start md:w-1/3 w-full text-evergreen-600 font-basisGrotesque"><img alt="" src="https://www.givelegacy.com/vnext/wp-content/uploads/howitworks_carousel_freeze_1000x7501721321419.webp" class="flex-shrink-0 h-auto rounded-lg border-none"><div class="pt-4 pb-2 md:pt-8 md:pb-4 text-sm text-left text-evergreen-800"><p class="text-left ">03</p></div><div class="mb-2 md:mb-4 text-xl leading-7 text-evergreen-800 font-bold"><p class="text-3xl leading-10 "> Using your sperm </p></div><div class="mb-4 md:mb-8 text-base text-left font-light"><p class="text-left "> The more vials you store, the higher the chance that you’ll be able to create a pregnancy. 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My brother got a rare form of cancer at 34. He was admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy, Legacy was able to get him a kit the next day. Storing his sperm just in time.”</p> <div class="gb-container gb-container-e8f5b28a"> <p class="gb-headline gb-headline-3fb605f4 gb-headline-text gb-headline-7de6a852">Claudette</p> <p class="gb-headline gb-headline-354b4faf gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">Sister of a Legacy client</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="gb-container gb-container-fc50b54a"> <div class="gb-container gb-container-342a4748"> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-fill"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-evergreen-800-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button" href="#products">Shop products</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="gb-container gb-container-d14d57d5"> <div class="gb-container gb-container-a8b9bfd5"> <div class="gb-container gb-container-0c501c4d"> <h3 class="gb-headline gb-headline-315c414d gb-headline-text gb-headline-93145536">Frequently asked questions</h3> <p class="gb-headline gb-headline-e5bb316e gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">Any question still uncovered?</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button open-chat is-style-fill"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-evergreen-700-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button">Contact client success</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="gb-container gb-container-c9090473 gb-accordion"> <div class="gb-container gb-container-8fedc7ea gb-accordion__item"> <button class="gb-button gb-button-f4a086a2 gb-accordion__toggle" id="gb-accordion-toggle-f4a086a2"><span class="gb-button-text">How does chemotherapy affect fertility and sperm health?</span><span class="gb-icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon"><path></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon-open"><path></path></svg></span></button> <div id="gb-accordion-content-b0dc46ac" class="gb-accordion__content"><div class="gb-container gb-container-b0dc46ac"> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-6e635195 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">Chemotherapy kills cells that divide quickly. This targets cancer cells, but inadvertently affects sperm cells as well. Some chemo drugs may halt sperm production and cause azoospermia within<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6479085/"> 3 months</a>, while others can reduce sperm motility. Chemo can also damage germ cells and affect sperm production in children. Finally, chemotherapy is likely to damage the DNA carried by sperm.<br><br>Depending on the drug you receive and the dose, sperm production may resume in <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6479085/">15 to 49 months</a>. If chemo damages all the stem cells in the testicles that make new sperm, infertility may be permanent.</h2> </div></div> </div> <div class="gb-container gb-container-be7b715f gb-accordion__item"> <button class="gb-button gb-button-00ee7339 gb-accordion__toggle" id="gb-accordion-toggle-00ee7339"><span class="gb-button-text">How does radiation affect fertility and sperm health?</span><span class="gb-icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon"><path></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon-open"><path></path></svg></span></button> <div id="gb-accordion-content-c51e0900" class="gb-accordion__content"><div class="gb-container gb-container-c51e0900"> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-fb288218 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">Radiation around your pelvic area can destroy sperm cells and lower sperm counts and testosterone levels, leading to infertility. It may also damage blood vessels or nerves in the area, which can cause erectile dysfunction or a dry orgasm if the prostate was damaged. Radiation therapy to your brain may also damage the pituitary gland, reducing testosterone and sperm production and affecting fertility.<br><br>Whether you regain your fertility following radiation therapy depends on the dose of radiation, the area that received it, and how well your reproductive organs were shielded from the radiation. Lower doses may not affect fertility, while higher doses can cause persistent or<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/andr.12562"> permanent</a> azoospermia. Sperm production may restart<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6479085/"> 9 to 18 months</a> after receiving lower doses of radiation, or over 5 years for higher doses.</h2> </div></div> </div> <div class="gb-container gb-container-ff7fd5f5 gb-accordion__item"> <button class="gb-button gb-button-5a2be55f gb-accordion__toggle" id="gb-accordion-toggle-5a2be55f"><span class="gb-button-text">How does cancer surgery affect fertility and sperm health?</span><span class="gb-icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon"><path></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon-open"><path></path></svg></span></button> <div id="gb-accordion-content-31dae914" class="gb-accordion__content"><div class="gb-container gb-container-31dae914"> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-8ea19ea6 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">Surgery to certain organs in the pelvis and abdomen may affect fertility, including the testes (orchiectomy), prostate (prostatectomy), seminal vesicles, bladder (radical cystectomy), lymph nodes, pituitary, or hypothalamus gland. How significantly fertility is impaired depends on the type of surgery.</h2> </div></div> </div> <div class="gb-container gb-container-2683b637 gb-accordion__item"> <button class="gb-button gb-button-59f8e264 gb-accordion__toggle" id="gb-accordion-toggle-59f8e264"><span class="gb-button-text">Does insurance cover sperm freezing before cancer treatment?</span><span class="gb-icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon"><path></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon-open"><path></path></svg></span></button> <div id="gb-accordion-content-6c8e743d" class="gb-accordion__content"><div class="gb-container gb-container-6c8e743d"> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-ae5c5f81 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">Often, yes. In some states, large insurance plans are required by law to cover fertility preservation prior to cancer treatment. Alternatively, some companies will offer fertility benefits programs to fill the gap in fertility coverage offered by insurance.</h2> </div></div> </div> <div class="gb-container gb-container-f14c186d gb-accordion__item"> <button class="gb-button gb-button-636d3b93 gb-accordion__toggle" id="gb-accordion-toggle-636d3b93"><span class="gb-button-text">Does Legacy offer discounts for clients with a cancer diagnosis?</span><span class="gb-icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon"><path></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon-open"><path></path></svg></span></button> <div id="gb-accordion-content-04aacf94" class="gb-accordion__content"><div class="gb-container gb-container-04aacf94"> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-89958f23 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">Yes. We offer a 25% discount on all sperm freezing bundles for oncology patients. Contact us at <a href="mailto:clientservices@givelegacy.com">clientservices@givelegacy.com</a> to learn more.</h2> </div></div> </div> <div class="gb-container gb-container-20e7a140 gb-accordion__item"> <button class="gb-button gb-button-89cfa3d4 gb-accordion__toggle" id="gb-accordion-toggle-89cfa3d4"><span class="gb-button-text">How long does it take to freeze sperm with Legacy?</span><span class="gb-icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon"><path></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon-open"><path></path></svg></span></button> <div id="gb-accordion-content-0721c0e6" class="gb-accordion__content"><div class="gb-container gb-container-0721c0e6"> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-4216ec6d gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">The process of sperm freezing is very quick with Legacy:</h2> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-43da4c3b gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">Once you order your kit, it will arrive in as little as 2 days. (You choose your preferred delivery date.)</h2> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-c9340c62 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">You should abstain from ejaculation for 2–5 days prior to producing your sample for freezing.</h2> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-13fa2fd3 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">After producing your sample at home, it will be shipped overnight and analyzed and frozen the next day.</h2> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-5406aae0 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">In theory, it can take as little as 3 days from start to finish. So, you don’t need to postpone your hormone therapy in order to accomplish your fertility preservation goals.</h2> </div></div> </div> <div class="gb-container gb-container-30f431de gb-accordion__item"> <button class="gb-button gb-button-4ca0fe8d gb-accordion__toggle" id="gb-accordion-toggle-4ca0fe8d"><span class="gb-button-text">How long can my sperm stay frozen after cancer treatment?</span><span class="gb-icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon"><path></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon-open"><path></path></svg></span></button> <div id="gb-accordion-content-ea24d7b0" class="gb-accordion__content"><div class="gb-container gb-container-ea24d7b0"> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-65ec1c49 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">As long as sperm is kept frozen in a high quality cryogenic lab like Legacy’s, it can be stored indefinitely with no significant impact on its quality or the chances that it will result in a healthy pregnancy. That means you can keep your sperm frozen until you’re done with your cancer treatment and ready to think about family building.</h2> </div></div> </div> <div class="gb-container gb-container-056ba565 gb-accordion__item"> <button class="gb-button gb-button-18bbdcd7 gb-accordion__toggle" id="gb-accordion-toggle-18bbdcd7"><span class="gb-button-text">How many vials of sperm should I freeze?</span><span class="gb-icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon"><path></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon-open"><path></path></svg></span></button> <div id="gb-accordion-content-e16f3533" class="gb-accordion__content"><div class="gb-container gb-container-e16f3533"> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-2de44d38 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">Short answer: as many as you can afford. But the ideal number of samples to store also depends on your future plans. A few questions you might consider:</h2> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-3a30094b gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">Do you have kids already? If you don’t, there may be a higher chance that you’ll want kids in the future, even if you’re sure you don’t want them right now. (Hence the vasectomy!)</h2> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-313a4b83 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">How old are you? If you’re in your 20s or 30s, it’s more likely that your family plans may change in the future.</h2> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-3bb38419 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">Generally speaking, one vial of sperm is used in each IUI or IVF procedure.</h2> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-89dfb90b gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">1 semen sample = 4 vials of frozen sperm</h2> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-37292461 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">1 vial of frozen sperm = 1 IUI or IVF procedure</h2> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-7353e29a gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">IUI pregnancy rates range from 10–25% per cycle; IVF success rates range from 5–50% per cycle. So, you may need multiple attempts to achieve pregnancy.</h2> </div></div> </div> <div class="gb-container gb-container-97fa57d7 gb-accordion__item"> <button class="gb-button gb-button-8ee957da gb-accordion__toggle" id="gb-accordion-toggle-8ee957da"><span class="gb-button-text">How can I use my frozen sperm after cancer treatment?</span><span class="gb-icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon"><path></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon-open"><path></path></svg></span></button> <div id="gb-accordion-content-ed2768ab" class="gb-accordion__content"><div class="gb-container gb-container-ed2768ab"> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-4510e555 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">You can use your frozen sperm in an intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure. Generally speaking, one vial of sperm is used in each IUI or IVF procedure.</h2> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-2bbbcafd gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">1 semen sample = 4 vials of frozen sperm</h2> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-ef94a0d3 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">1 vial of frozen sperm = 1 IUI or IVF procedure</h2> </div></div> </div> <div class="gb-container gb-container-a3c38230 gb-accordion__item"> <button class="gb-button gb-button-8e4c4bbe gb-accordion__toggle" id="gb-accordion-toggle-8e4c4bbe"><span class="gb-button-text">What are my chances of conceiving with frozen sperm?</span><span class="gb-icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon"><path></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon-open"><path></path></svg></span></button> <div id="gb-accordion-content-2235ba3a" class="gb-accordion__content"><div class="gb-container gb-container-2235ba3a"> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-4d61208e gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">The chances of conceiving with frozen sperm depend on several factors:</h2> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-8fea03ba gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">Your sperm quantity and quality</h2> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-ad3d0b6a gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">Your partner’s age, egg quantity/quality, and overall fertility health</h2> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-94a6133f gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">Whether you use intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)</h2> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-cfc06d55 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">IUI pregnancy rates range from 10–25% per cycle; IVF success rates range from 5–50% per cycle. So, you may need multiple attempts to achieve pregnancy. The good news is that using frozen sperm doesn’t affect your chances of success. IUI and IVF pregnancy rates are the same for those using frozen sperm, compared to “fresh.”</h2> </div></div> </div> <div class="gb-container gb-container-f1b472ef gb-accordion__item"> <button class="gb-button gb-button-0bfd0462 gb-accordion__toggle" id="gb-accordion-toggle-0bfd0462"><span class="gb-button-text">My treatment starts really soon. Can I still freeze my sperm with Legacy?</span><span class="gb-icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon"><path></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" class="gb-accordion__icon-open"><path></path></svg></span></button> <div id="gb-accordion-content-27d6fbc9" class="gb-accordion__content"><div class="gb-container gb-container-27d6fbc9"> <h2 class="gb-headline gb-headline-d8f20aa4 gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44">Probably! We want to help expedite the process. Contact us at <a href="mailto:clientservices@givelegacy.com">clientservices@givelegacy.com</a>.</h2> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div>