PESA/TESA

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It is a technique used to collect sperm directly from the epididymis (a tube that is connected to your testicle that helps store and transport the sperm).

When do you do PESA?

Men who don’t have sperm in their semen (Azoospermia).

Have difficulty in collecting semen.

Obstructive Azoospermia – when something is stopping sperm from coming out.

(True Azoospermia is when there are no sperm being produced. This requires donor sperm)

What is the PESA Procedure?

Local Anesthesia is used. A thin needle is inserted in the epididymis and the sperm is aspirated (sucked out).The collected sperm is then given for ICSI.

TESA

It is a technique used to remove sperm directly from the testes.

When do you do TESA?

Men who don’t have sperm in their semen (Azoospermia).

Have difficulty in collecting semen.

Commonly used for Obstructive Azoospermia – when something is stopping sperm from coming out. (True Azoospermia is when there are no sperm being produced. This requires donor sperm)

What is the TESA Procedure?

Local Anesthesia is given. A thin needle is inserted in the testicle and the sperm is aspirated (sucked out).

The collected sperm is then given for ICSI.

What is the difference between TESA and PESA?

If there is no sperm in the Epididymis during the PESA procedure, the needle is inserted into the testicle to collect the sperm. This is known as TESA.