A surgical method performed under a general anaesthetic to collect sperm from the surface of the epididymis and then used in ICSI. Miscarriage – The loss of a pregnancy before the foetus is 24 weeks old. The medical terminology is “abortion” and is further clarified by terms such as inevitable, incomplete, missed and recurrent.
A technique in sperm aspiration. MESA, though more invasive than percutaneous sperm aspiration (PESA), is considered safer and more effective. During MESA surgery the epididymis is revealed through a short incision in the scrotum. After examining sections of the epididymis for areas where sperm are present the surgeon opens one of the sections and collects healthy sperm.
A microsurgical procedure to extract fluid and sperm directly from an epididymal tubule, where sperm is stored. The sperm is prepared in the laboratory for use with ICSI.
Retrieving sperm directly from the epididymis.
Using microsurgery to remove sperm from the epididymis for use in in vitro fertilization, often with ICSI.
The technique of retrieving sperm from the testes using a fine needle. ( more...)