Low Testosterone (Male Hypogonadism)
Low Testosterone (Male Hypogonadism) What is Low Testosterone (Male Hypogonadism)? Low testosterone (male hypogonadism) is a condition in which the testes (testicles, the male reproductive glands) do not produce enough testosterone (a male sex hormone). In men, testosterone helps maintain and develop: . Sexual features . Muscle mass . Adequate levels of red blood cells […]
Azoospermia Micro TESE
What is azoospermia? Azoospermia is a common cause of male infertility that affects a considerable number of men. Normal sperm count is over 15 million per milliliter, low sperm count is less than 15 million per milliliter, and azoospermia is when no measurable sperm can be found in the ejaculate. This means you may have […]
Microepididymal Sperm Aspiration (MESA)
What is microsurgical epididymal sperm aspiration mesa? Azoospermia, a condition characterized by the absence of spermatozoids in the ejaculate, is found in 5% of couples wishing to become pregnant. Azoospermia can be secretory, that is characterized by the complete absence of spermatozoids caused by a primary pituitary or testicular insufficiency, or obstructive, due to the […]
How Do They Extract Sperm For IVF?
Extract Sperm For IVF As many as 10% to 15% of infertile men have no sperm in their ejaculate (the fluid released from the penis during orgasm). This is called azoospermia. Forty percent of cases are due to a blockage (obstruction) in the reproductive tract. Problems with sperm production account for the rest. Depending on […]
Can Micro-TESE Be Repeated?
Can Micro-TESE Be Repeated? Micro-TESE surgery is defined as examining and sampling testicular tissue under microscopy to search for sperms. This operation is used in males who have not sperm cells in their ejaculate (azoospermia) due to a sperm production disorder (non-obstructive azoospermia). Micro-TESE operation is not indicated in men who have normal sperm production […]