In order to retrieve sperm from a patient with obstructive azoospermia, they can be directly collected from the testicle through a testicular biopsy, epididymal aspiration, or testicular extraction.
These techniques are used when recanalization of the ejaculatory ducts does not work or does not allow pregnancy.
Read the full article on: Obstructive Azoospermia – Causes & Treatment Options ( 47).
By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 12/13/2018
