MESA typically yields large quantities of mature sperm, which can be frozen (cryopreserved) for multiple future IVF/ICSI cycles. 3. TESE (Testicular Sperm Extraction)
It is crucial to note that these are strictly medical procedures performed by trained urologists and fertility specialists in a sterile surgical environment, typically under local or general anesthetic. The goal is always clinical: to obtain sperm for use with Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) to achieve a pregnancy.
Avoiding heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for 1 to 2 weeks.
A thorough review of medical history, physical exams, and hormone testing.
Reproductive urologists utilize several distinct surgical techniques to harvest sperm, depending on the underlying cause of infertility. These procedures are typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. 1. PESA (Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration)