Clinical and biochemical correlates of successful semen collection for cryopreservation from 12-18-year-old patients: a single-center study of 86 adolescents

Abstract

Semen was successfully collected and cryopreserved in 71 out of 86 boys and adolescents. Testicular volume, but not age or reproductive hormone levels, was indicative of successful semen collection. Regardless of their age, adolescent boys with testicular volumes of more than 5 ml should be offered semen banking prior to gonadotoxic treatment or other procedures that could potentially damage future fertility.