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Publications (36)

What Is a Testicular Biopsy? - Purpose & Procedure

06/04/2021|58

Testicular biopsy is the extraction of testicular tissue to check if there is sperm production in the testicles. Read more

Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY Syndrome) - Symptoms, Causes & Fertility

03/04/2024|30

Klinefelter syndrome is a disorder of genetic cause that affects males, who are born with an extra X chromosome, their genotype being 47, XXY. Males with Klinefelter syndrome suffer infertility due to secretory azoospermia. Read more

Azoospermia Diagnosis - What Methods Can Be Used?

01/25/2024|43

Seminogram is the test used to diagnose azoospermia. For further confirmation, it is accompanied by a hormonal analysis and a testicular biopsy. This last test makes it possible to differentiate whether it is a secretory or obstructive azoospermia, as well as the recovery of spermatozoa for IVF-ICSI. Read more

How is male infertility caused by Y chromosome microdeletions?

01/12/2024|51

Microdeletions of the Y chromosome are a genetic cause of male infertility. Microdeletions in the AZF regions of the Y chromosome (AZFa, AZFb or AZFc) are associated with severe problems in spermatogenesis (the process of sperm formation) leading to azoospermia or severe oligospermia. Read more

List of Sperm Disorders that Cause Male Infertility

01/05/2024|38

Sperm factor infertility is detected by spermogram. Its causes and degree should be taken into account to indicate the best treatment. Seminal alterations include oligospermia, azoospermia and asthenozoospermia. It is also possible that combinations of these may occur. Read more

What does the fertility study consist of? What fertility tests are available?

12/20/2023|66

When a couple has been looking for a pregnancy for some time but it does not come, it is advisable to perform a fertility study to the couple. This study is also performed for women who wish to become single mothers and for couples of women, as it helps to decide on the appropriate assisted reproduction treatment. Read more

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection: What is ICSI and how much is it?

11/09/2023|29

IVF with ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is a procedure that consists in injecting the sperm directly into the egg to acheive fertilization. It is used in the most severe cases of male infertility. Read more

What Is Secretory or Non-Obstructive Azoospermia?

10/02/2023|52

Secretory azoospermia is the most severe type of azoospermia, that causing the sperm count to be zero due to a lack of sperm production in the testis. The causes of secretory azoospermia are diverse, such as testicular problems, hormonal alterations, exposure to toxins, genetic disorders, etc. Read more

What Are the Potential Causes of Oligospermia?

09/27/2023|75

The causes of oligospermia vary depending on the part of the male reproductive system that is affected. They can have a pre-testicular, testicular, or port-testicular origin. Read more

FAQs (39)

Can sperm obtained from a testicular biopsy be used to perform artificial insemination?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

How much does a testicular biopsy cost?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Can MACS be performed with sperm obtained through testicular biopsy?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).

What is the advantage of obtaining sperm from the epididymis versus a testicular biopsy?

By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Can sexual intercourse take place before testicular biopsy?

By Marta Zermiani M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist).

Does a testicular biopsy always yield spermatozoa?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

What are the ICSI success rates with azoospermia?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

What is the difference between cryptozoospermia and azoospermia?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Evaluations of fertility clinics (56)

Advanced Fertility Services: Hugh Melnick MD

New York (United States)

Advanced Fertility Services is the boutique fertility clinic of Dr Hugh Melnick in New York City. He specialises in low medication IVF, thyroid problems and PRP therapies.

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Arkansas Fertility Center

Arkansas (United States)

The Arkansas Fertility Center is located in Little Rock, AR, and provides assisted reproductive technology and gynecological services.

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ART Reproduccion

Álava (Spain)

ART Reproduction is a Basque Country fertility clinic with 3 centres: Vitoria, Burgos and Bilbao. The clinic in Vitoria has all the facilities and technology necessary to carry out the most complex treatments, such as IVF or egg donation.

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Bay IVF Center

California (United States)

Bay IVF Center was founded in 1985 as one of the first fertility clinics in California. This center has its own laboratory and offers classic fertility treatments and a more holistic approach to infertility.

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Boca Fertility Florida

Florida (United States)

Boca Fertility is an American fertility clinic located in Florida. Its medical director is Dr. Peress and the laboratory is coordinated by Michael. This clinic performs all types of assisted reproduction treatments and also has surrogacy programs.

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Boston IVF - New York

New York (United States)

Boston IVF New York is part of the Boston IVF family and has two centers in New York, each with their own laboratory, in Albany and Syracuse. They offer a range of assisted reproduction treatments to help their patients become parents.

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Buffalo Infertility & IVF Associates

New York (United States)

Buffalo Infertility & IVF Associates is a fertility treatment centre providing fertility treatments, preservation and surgeries to patients needing help with assisted reproduction techniques.

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Center for Reproductive Medicine Orlando

Florida (United States)

The Center for Reproductive Medicine is a fertility clinic that serves central Florida and consists of two locations: the main location in Winter Park and another office in Celebration. The main office has its own IVF laboratory to offer in-house fertility treatments.

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Clínica Tambre

Madrid (Spain)

Clínica Tambre is a clinic based in Madrid, Spain, since 2000. Here you will find services from the following medicine areas: reproductive medicine, urology, andrology, breast pathology, women's health, etc.

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IVF/ICSI at the Missouri Center for Reproductive Medicine Experience

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My husband is infertile... what are our options?

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