title: Long-term effects of cryopreservation on human spermatozoa.
abstract: We evaluated the long-term effects of cryopreservation on spermatozoa of men with testicular cancer, lymphoma, and benign conditions. No statistically significant decrease in semen parameters was noted. Duration of follow-up was up to 5 years and mean follow-up was 2 years.
authors.affiliation: North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Manhasset, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Omid
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Rofeim
authors.forename: Bruce R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Gilbert
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D015925:Cryopreservation / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012662:Semen Preservation / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013094:Spermatozoa / Q000166:cytology* / Q000502:physiology; D013995:Time