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<h1>What is a sperm bank?</h1>
A sperm bank (also called a semen bank or a cryobank) is a company that offers two types of services:&nbsp;
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<li>Donor sperm for fertility treatment: The most important task at a sperm bank is to help couples and singles looking to use <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/about-sperm/about-donor-sperm/">donor sperm</a> to fulfil their dream of parenthood. The sperm bank collects, analyzes, and ensures all parental rights are protected to ensure a safe process.</li>
<li>Sperm banking: In sperm banks, you can have your <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/how-to/other-services/test-your-sperm-quality/">sperm quality tested</a> and stored if you want to save your sperm for later use.</li>
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Sperm banks can be international companies like Cryos International helping people across the world, but they can also be fertility clinics that recruits donor for their customers.
<h2>How do sperm banks help people conceive with donor sperm?</h2>
The donor sperm is donated to sperm banks by men who share the goal of helping others achieve their dream of a child. Before the donors can start the donation process, they must undergo an <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/about-sperm/screening-of-sperm-donors/">extensive screening process</a> to ensure they are mentally and physically healthy. If they fulfil the <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/about-sperm/sperm-donation/sperm-donor-requirements/">sperm donor requirements</a> and pass the medical examination, they can begin their donation process.
After the <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/about-sperm/sperm-donation/">sperm donation</a>, trained laboratory technicians ensure that each straw has the high quality required for <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/blog/artificial-insemination-with-donor-sperm/">artificial insemination with donor sperm</a>. Afterwards, the sperm straws are placed in large cryo-tanks that freeze the sperm down to -196 degrees, to ensure the survival of the sperm straws. Once the sperm have been processed and stored, it becomes available in our&nbsp;<a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/find-donor/search-sperm-donors/">Sperm Donor Search</a>. If you are looking for <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-buying-sperm/">donor sperm to buy,</a> we recommend you read this blog post <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/blog/choosing-a-sperm-donor/">The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Sperm Donor</a>.
Since Cryos is a sperm bank and not a fertility clinic, it is not possible to receive fertility treatment at our facilities.&nbsp;
<h2>What is sperm banking?</h2>
Sperm banking is a reliable and secure way to preserve your ability to conceive. The process involves these steps:
<ul>
<li>Sperm sample: You start by providing a sperm sample. The sample is collected by ejaculating in a small plastic container. You can create the sample in your home or a private room at one of our locations. We recommend sexual abstinence two days before ejaculation.</li>
<li>Analysis: The next step is to evaluate the sperm quality of the sperm sample. Three factors are analyzed to determine sperm quality: <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/blog/low-sperm-count/">sperm count</a>, <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/about-sperm/sperm-quality-and-motility/">sperm motility</a>, and sperm morphology.</li>
<li>Processing: If the quality is high, the sperm is mixed with a cryo-protectant and separated into vials, also called sperm straws, for storage.</li>
<li>Freezing and storage: The sperm straws are placed in a cryo-tank, ensuring they reach a temperature of -196&deg;C.</li>
<li>Thawing and future use: Once you decide to use the sperm, you can contact the sperm bank to have your frozen sperm delivered to a fertility clinic for treatment.</li>
</ul>
If you want to learn more about <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/faq/fertility-treatment/what-is-sperm-banking/">sperm banking</a>, then follow the link.
<h3>The world's largest selection of sperm donors</h3>
At Cryos, we have the largest selection of sperm donors available, with different profiles and phenotypes to choose between. We are a certified egg and sperm bank with more than 35 years of experience helping people on their path to parenthood.
Read more about <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/">Cryos International Sperm Bank</a> here.

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