Cryopreservation should be a considered as an alternative medical process, for future reproduction of children, for men faced with life altering medical conditions. Cryopreservation is defined as the process of preserving embryos, sperm, or oocytes (eggs) by freezing. The process of cryopreservation is non-invasive and causes no harm or danger to the man. Everyday, men are confronted with unexpected life changes causing them to wonder if they will be able to begin a family. Several …showed first 75 words of 1420 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1420 total…accomplishments. So for these reasons, cryopreservation should be an alternative medical process that is available to men faced with medical conditions that interfere with the future possibility of parenting children without prejudice. Resources were obtained by the following: http://www.chicagofertility.org/cryopreservation.htm http://www.vasmd.com/vinfo.htm http://www.fertility.com/international/glossary/index.jsp#S http://www.myfertilitycare.com/MedicalProfessionals/diag_azosperm.asp http://www.uuhsc.utah.edu/andrology/education_7.html