How is Micro TESE performed?
Even when no sperm are found on semen analysis, men with NOA may have focal areas of sperm production in the testicles. In a standard micro-TESE procedure, a surgeon is looking for sperm for hours using an operating microscope. Additionally, a reproductive endocrinology lab technician may search under a bench-top microscope for up to 14 hours at a time.
For instance, micro-TESE has retrieval rates of sperm between 40% and 60%, and any recovered sperm should be used for ICSI and IVF. The procedure is specialized; thus, this usually happens in conjunction with reproductive endocrinologists inside a facility. Traditional micro-TESE conducted in the operating room under general anesthesia can be a financial barrier to couples who are not covered by insurance for fertility care.
How do I prepare for microsurgical testicular sperm extraction?
Prior to undergoing micro-TESE, a patient will speak with a physician who will:
- Examine your medical background.
- Perform a physical examination to determine one’s general state of health.
- Check your blood pressure, body temperature, and pulse rate.
Inform your doctor of any allergies you have and about medications, supplements, vitamins, and herbal supplements you take, as these may increase your bleeding risk during the micro-TESE procedure. Follow dietary instructions; do not eat or drink anything after midnight. Take only prescription medications with water.
What happens after micro TESE?
Once tissue samples are obtained, a doctor will sew up the incisions with dissolving sutures. Also, you will no longer need anesthesia. After a short time, you will be aware (awake), although you may still feel sleepy.
Your healthcare providers will pay attention to you. They will attend to your pain as soon as you awaken completely.
What are the advantages of microsurgical testicular sperm aspiration?
The primary advantage of micro-TESE is the increased probability of conceiving a biological child.
What is the success rate concerning microsurgical testicular sperm aspiration?
Depending on the cause of azoospermia, healthcare practitioners can recover viable sperm in as many as 60% of micro-TESE treatments.
What are the risks or complications of Micro-TESE?
The most significant complication is that the tissue samples you offer to medical professionals don’t contain enough viable sperm to fertilize an egg.
The following are potential micro-TESE risks:
- Risks associated with anesthesia.
- Bleeding.
- Infection.
- Pain.
Additionally, your testicles could sustain long-term injury. But that doesn’t happen very often.
How long does it take to recover from Micro-TESE?
Most patients with micro-TESE are completely healed in a couple of weeks. If your work involves heavy physical activities, you may want to take a little more time off. Heavy lifting and exercise should be avoided for at least a few days.
Usually, one to two days are the most excruciating. Using an ice pack can assist in minimizing pain and swelling. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) available over the counter or acetaminophen (Tylenol®) can also be used to reduce pain. Analgesics, or prescription painkillers, may also be recommended by your healthcare professional.
When should I call a healthcare provider?
If you have any of the following issues after micro-TESE, get in touch with a healthcare professional:
- Intense pain.
- Heavy bleeding around the wound.
- Hematuria: Blood in the urine.
- Fever, chills, or discoloration (red, purple, brown, or black) and pus surrounding your incision are signs of infection.
- Sepsis-related symptoms.
Why Tender Palm IVF & Fertility Center for Micro TESE in Lucknow, India?
Tender Palm IVF & Fertility Center offers advanced Microscopic Testicular Sperm Extraction (Micro TESE) in Lucknow, India for men with severe testicular infertility, including non-obstructive azoospermia. Our experienced urologists and embryologists use high-resolution surgical microscopes to locate and extract sperm from tiny areas of the testes, maximizing retrieval chances with minimal tissue damage. We provide accurate diagnosis, high success rates, and personalized fertility care for men who want to achieve biological parenthood.