The process of freezing man’s own sperm for future use is called sperm storage. A sperm-semen has to be frozen so that it can be stored. A facility where his sperm can be frozen and stored is called a semen bank. A semen bank which provides all other assisted reproductive technique related banking facility is called ART bank.

These male patients may want to consider the option of semen storage prior to proceeding with any medical procedure that may result in the loss of fertility potential or may wish to preserve their fertility for future or other use.