Get to Know What Happens During Sperm Retrieval IVF

One of the possible causes of male infertility is a problem with the sperm. Sperm is produced in the testicles and stored in the epididymis. Once sperm has fully developed, they can travel through the vas deferens and be ejected out of the body through the penis. However, if a man does not have sperm present in his semen, he may undergo a sperm retrieval procedure.

You can hear about sperm retrieval procedures by watching this video. You’ll learn the differences between percutaneous epididymis sperm aspiration (PESA) and percutaneous testicular sperm aspiration (TESA). Both of these are minimally invasive procedures that do not require an incision. However, if these procedures fail to retrieve sperm, men may undergo an open procedure, which involves making an incision in the scrotum to aspirate sperm directly from the epididymis.

Dr. Joshua Green is a leader in the field of vasectomy reversals and male infertility. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Green in Sarasota, you can call the Center for Vasectomy Reversal and Male Infertility at (941) 961-4581.