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Publication - Advice and guidance

Fertility preservation - sperm freezing: patient information

Published
6 March 2026
From
Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, +1 more … Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive, NHS Scotland
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care
ISBN
9781806437191

Scottish Government and NHS Scotland general patient information for those patients considering fertility preservation by sperm freezing.

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Are there any alternatives if I can’t freeze my sperm before treatment starts?

If you decide not to freeze your sperm before your treatment or it is not possible before starting cancer or other treatment, fertility options may be limited in the future. There are still alternative ways to build a family. Please see below for information on using donor sperm or adoption.

Contact

Email: anthea.taylor@gov.scot

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