Male Fertility
Although some people still think of fertility as a & woman’s problem, in 20% of infertile couples, the problem is solely with the male partner. Infertility in a man may be the only reason that a couple can’t conceive, or it may simply add to the difficulties caused by infertility in his partner. So, it’s crucial that men get tested for fertility as well as women. It’s also important that men do it early. Though some guys may want to put off being tested — possibly to avoid embarrassment — early testing can spare their partners a great deal of unnecessary discomfort and expense. It’s also a good way to quickly narrow down potential problems. Aurawomen helps such couples in analyzing the cause of infertility and getting appropriate treatment for male infertility which includes:
ICSI
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is very similar to conventional IVF in that gametes (eggs and sperm) are collected from each partner. The difference between the two procedures is the method of achieving fertilization. ICSI refers to the laboratory procedure where a single sperm is picked up with a fine glassneedle and is injected directly into each egg. This is carried out in the laboratory by experienced embryologists using specialist equipment. Very few sperm are required and the ability of the sperm to penetrate the egg is no longer important as this has been assisted by the ICSI technique.
TESA
TESA is a procedure performed for men who are having sperm retrieved for IVF/ICSI. It is done with local anesthesia in the operating room or office and is coordinated with their female partner’s egg retrieval. A needle is inserted in the testicle and tissue/sperm are aspirated. TESA is performed for men with obstructive azoospermia (s/p vasectomy). Occasionally, TESA doesn’t provide enough tissue/sperm and an open testis biopsy is needed.
Who are the right Candidates for TESA?
Irreversible obstruction of the genital tract.
Irreversible obstruction of the genital tract.
It is also suitable for male partners with primary testicular problems resulting in insufficient sperm production, or non-obstructive azoospermia.
It is particular suitable for those who have underwent vasectomy or have absence of vas deference.
Male partners who don’t have sperm in their semen are the candidates for TESA.
The patients with unsuccessful vasectomy reversal.
PESA
PESA is a procedure performed for men who are having sperm retrieved for IVF/ICSI who have obstructive azoospermia from either a prior vasectomy or infection. It is done with local anesthesia in the operating room or office and is coordinated with their female partner’s egg retrieval.
Why Call Aurawomen for Treatment for Male Infertility?
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Who Needs ICSI
From a patient perspective, undergoing an ICSI treatment cycle is exactly the same as a conventional IVF cycle, and the same steps are involved.
Circumstances in which ICSI may be appropriate include:
When the sperm count is very lows
When the sperm cannot move properly or are in other ways abnormal
When sperm has been retrieved surgically from the epididymis (MESA/PESA) or the testes
When there are high levels of antibodies in the semen
(TESE/TESA), from urine or following electro-ejaculation
When there has been a previous fertilization failure using conventional IVF.
MESA
MESA is a procedure performed for men who have vasal or epididymal obstruction (s/p vasectomy, congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens). It is either done as a scheduled procedure or is coordinated with their female partner’s egg retrieval. MESA is performed in the operating room with general anesthesia utilizing the operating microscope. Patients usually cryopreserve sperm during this procedure for future IVF/ICSI. MESA allows for an extensive collection of mature sperm as compared to aspiration techniques, and it is the preferred method of retrieval for men with congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens as it does not impact steroid production of the testis.
Who are the Right Candidates for MESA ?
Candidates for sperm retrieval include men with acquired or congenital reproductive tract obstruction,
Men who elect to undergo sperm retrieval as an alternative to surgical reconstruction.