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Cryogenic Contraception

 Freeze 'em 'til you need 'em
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Freezing of sperm and eggs is widely used.

I propose surgical removal and cryogenic freezing of the testes and ovaries, for reattachment when they are desired for reproduction. Aside from the contraceptive benefits, this procedure would protect the germ cells from aging and radiation, reducing the risk of cancer and birth defects. For men, there is the additional benefit of making a very sensitive area less sensitive.

The science to do this is not quite ready, but it's close (ie rat organs that are frozen can sometimes be successfully thawed).

—sninctown, Apr 25 2009

Removing and Freezing Ovaries http://www.livescie...frozen_ovaries.html
[21 Quest, Apr 25 2009]

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       Let me get this straight: You want me to remove and freeze my balls? Are you stark raving mad!? That's not contraception, it's called castration! [-]
—21 Quest, Apr 25 2009
   

       Yes, I'd like to keep mine where they are. There might be an argument for removing and preserving ovaries (when the technology gets there), particularly if a woman had to undergo aggressive chemo- or radio-therapy. I believe that eggs are sometimes harvested and stored for this very reason.
—MaxwellBuchanan, Apr 25 2009
   

       Actually, if you Google the phrase "freezing ovaries" you'd see this idea is Baked. Also, if you Google "freezing testicles" the third link down says this in it's summary bar:   

       //Jul 5, 2004 ... Doctors said the case showed that freezing testicles and sperm was safe and worthwhile, and it prevented the sperm (and the testes) from ...//   

       My computer won't let me open that link, unfortunately. But the point is, your idea is not new in any way.
—21 Quest, Apr 25 2009
   

       despite the obvious temptation of having surgical steel replacement balls that CLANG while you walk, I'm gonna have to say no.
—FlyingToaster, Apr 26 2009
   

       Baked.
—loonquawl, Apr 27 2009
   


 

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