Specialist assessment
Clarify the likely cause and whether retrieval is appropriate.
Specialist procedures
Surgical sperm collection
Surgical sperm collection refers to specialist procedures used to retrieve sperm directly from the reproductive tract when sperm are not present in an ejaculated sample or cannot be obtained in the usual way. TESA and PESA are examples.
Who may discuss this service?
- Obstructive azoospermia
- Selected non-obstructive sperm-production concerns
- Previous vasectomy in some circumstances
- Ejaculation difficulties
- A coordinated IVF/ICSI treatment plan
What the process can involve
Coordinate treatment
Plan timing with the embryology and assisted-conception pathway.
Perform retrieval
The selected technique is carried out with appropriate anaesthesia and consent.
Laboratory use or storage
Retrieved sperm may be assessed for treatment or freezing.
Useful questions to ask
- Which retrieval method is being recommended?
- What are the risks and recovery expectations?
- Will sperm be frozen before the partner’s cycle?
- What happens if no suitable sperm are retrieved?
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