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Surgical sperm retrieval

Surgical sperm procedure is a simple procedure that may be recommended as part of your fertility treatment if there is no or very few sperm in the semen, or where there are complications with a natural semen delivery.

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What is surgical sperm retrieval?

The surgical sperm procedure allows us to collect sperm directly from the testicles. Any healthy sperm retrieved during the procedure is then carefully frozen and stored for use in later fertility treatment.

In IVF, we would use a method called intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) where a single sperm is injected directly into the egg to aid fertilisation.

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How does sperm retrieval work?

We use two sperm retrieval processes:

Percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration (PESA) - A fine syringe is inserted into the epididymis within the testicle to extract the sperm. It's a quick and relatively painless procedure that's performed under local anesthethic.

Testicular sperm extraction (TESE) - Making a small incision into the testicular, we remove a small sample of testicular tissue which we use to extract sperm from. TESE can be performed under local or general anaesthetic.

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Who can surgical sperm retrieval benefit?

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You have no sperm in your semen due to a blockage
This may be because you've had a vasectomy, you've previously had an infection or you've suffered a testicular injury.
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You have an issue with sperm production
This may be because you've had a testicle or your prostrate removed, you had surgery as a child to bring down undescended testicles or you have a condition that affects your fertility.
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You are unable to ejaculate
This may be because your semen enters your bladder instead of emerging through your penis or an injury, condition or nerve damage prevents you from ejaculating when you orgasm.
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What is the surgical sperm retrieval process?

We tailor all treatment plans to the individual patient, however, your surgical sperm retrieval will likely follow these steps:

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Step one

Fertility tests and consultation

To begin your fertility journey, we'll book you and your partner in for some fertility tests and a consultation with one of our specialists. For men, the main fertility test is a semen analysis.

Step two

Further investigations

If your semen analysis shows very few or no sperm present, we will perform some additional investigations to get to the route of the problem.

Once the cause has been identified, we'll develop a treatment plan for your specific needs.

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Step three

Pre-op appointment

We'll invite you in 1-2 weeks prior to your surgical sperm retrieval to go over the details with you one most time and determine whether you're fit to undergo the procedure.

Step four

Surgical sperm retrieval

Depending on the type of retrieval you're having, we'll use local or general anaesthetic.

Any healthy sperm found is frozen using a method known as vitrification and stored safely for later use.

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How much does surgical sperm retrieval cost?

You'll find a breakdown of a typical surgical sperm retrieval procedure below, however, it's important to know that this can vary depending on the type of retrieval you have.

*All prices are subject to a regional variation.

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Surgical sperm retrieval

ÂŁ2,250

Includes procedure, semen analysis, sedation, freezing and one year storage

IVF with ICSI

ÂŁ8,010

Includes egg retrieval, sperm preparation, ICSI procedure and embryo transfer

Storage

ÂŁ370

Paid annually

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Our team is here to provide clear pricing details and answer any questions about surgical sperm retrieval. Contact us to plan your next steps with confidence.

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