Cryopreserved semen can remain viable for use for unlimited period, thus preserving the fertility potential of the patient for many years Santan ART bank has maintained cryo-preserved human sperm/semen in storage since 2007.

Storage duration in an individual case is decided upon following factors

• Purpose of storage
• Expected time of use
• Future fertility desire
• Quality of sample
• Cost consideration

At BFI, the promoter institute, sperm/semen samples are used successfully and healthy children are born after 9 years of storage.