Surgical Sperm Retrieval
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Testicular sperm extraction, or TESE, is a form of surgical sperm retrieval where tissue samples are taken from the testes and examined for sperm. If sperm are found, they can be frozen for later use in fertility treatment.
There is no evidence to show that collecting sperm surgically poses a risk to the health and wellbeing of any children conceived with it.
Azoospermia is a condition in which theres no measurable sperm in a mans semen. Sometimes the cause of azoospermia is down to genetics. However it can also occur as a result of sexually transmitted infections, blockages along the reproductive tract, hormonal problems, ejaculation problems or issues with testicular structure or function. Sometimes, the causes are treatable and fertility can be restored.