Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (MESA)
Using today's minimally invasive techniques, sperm can be obtained from men with vasectomy; failed vasectomy reversal, absence of the vas deferens, or uncorrectable blockages anywhere along the seminal tract (obstructive azoospermia). In addition, we are able to retrieve and use sperm in case of non-obstructive Azoospermia or NOA.
Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (MESA) Information Packet |
MESA is the retrieval of sperm from the epididymis by means of aspiration when no mature sperm can be found in the testis. When sperm are unable to move through the genital tract due to uncorrectable damage, sperm can be extracted directly from the epididymis via microsurgical techniques. Congenital absence of the vas deferens (CAVD) or failed sterilization reversal are other indications. Around the time that the woman has her eggs retrieved, the husband/male partner will undergo a surgical procedure that will aspirate the fluid from the epididymis (MESA). For MESA the epididymal fluid will be examined for the presence of sperm cells. These can then be injected into the oocyte via ICSI. |
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Each Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (MESA) Information Packet includes the following:
- Detailed description of the procedure
- List of things to do before the procedure
- What to expect during the procedure
- Instructions for care after the procedure
- Questions to ask your doctor