Sperm Aspiration

If sperm cannot be obtained by masturbation, they can be aspirated from the testes or epididymis (tightly coiled tubules, attached to the top of the testes).

 

Previous vasectomy (with or without an attempt at reversal) is the most common indication for Sperm Aspiration.

 

Testicular or epididymal Sperm Aspiration is a technique that can be added to In Vitro Fertilization, Egg Donation, and Gestational Surrogacy.

 

Sperm aspiration is normally an uncomplicated, simple outpatient procedure. It is done by a urologist at an outpatient surgery center. A Bay IVF Center embryologist is present at the Sperm Aspiration procedure and immediately assesses the sperm aspirate.

 

Once viable sperm are aspirated, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) procedure is used for fertilization of eggs.  In ICSI, a single sperm is inserted into an egg. The following day, the eggs are examined for the evidence of fertilization.

 

 

Any remaining unused sperm can be cryopreserved for potential future use.

 

For additional information, please see Sperm Aspiration Protocol and Sperm Aspiration Cost.

 

If you have any questions regarding Sperm Aspiration or to request an appointment, please contact us by phone at 650-322-0500, via email at care@BayIVF.com, or use the Contact Bay IVF Center form on this page.