Andrology Lab

Semen Analysis

Semen Analysis begins with scheduling an appointment by calling our front desk. If men are able to transport the sample to our office within 90 minutes of collection, they can collect the specimen at home and bring it in.

Sperm Cryopreservation

At Atlantic Reproductive Medicine,  we offer sperm cryopreservation to our male patients. This may be for male partners who are unavailable during the insemination or in vitro fertilization cycle. Sperm cryopreservation is a way for men to preserve their fertility, most commonly when concerned about future exposure or treatment that could decrease sperm counts, such as chemotherapy or radiation.

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

Atlantic Reproductive performs IUI using partner or donor sperm. Fresh or frozen sperm will be washed and counted on the day of your IUI. Processed sperm is placed into the uterus in a process similar to a pap smear. After insemination, women can resume their usual activities.  Sperm washing isolates the moving sperm from the sperm sample.  Therefore,  the number of sperm in the washed sample will be less than in the prewashed sample.  You can discuss the count and mobility with your provider on the day of your IUI.

Donor Sperm

At Atlantic Reproductive, we are committed to helping you achieve the best possible outcome.  We accept sperm from the following sperm banks:

• California Cryobank
• Fairfax Cryo Bank
• Xytex Cryo International Sperm Bank
• Cryos International
• Seattle Sperm Bank
• Cryobank of America

To select a sperm donor, patients should discuss the criteria with their physician and ensure the donor has been approved prior to purchase.