Male reproductive tract investigation

In contrast to the vast majority of women, most men do not routinely undergo reproductive tract investigation or fertility assessment. This is a rather unfortunate fact, since almost half of all infertility cases involve male factor infertility, which may have been discovered and addressed sooner, if prior assessment had been performed. Additionally, proper and timely […]

Ultrasound

The potential causes of male infertility are numerous and diverse. For some, a few lifestyle adjustments and simple medications suffice, but for others a more thorough investigation is warranted. While ultrasound has long been an essential tool in female fertility investigation, it has application in males as well. Namely, in cases where simple physical examination […]

Testicular sperm extraction

Testicular sperm extraction is a minimally invasive technique reserved as a final line option for severe male infertility just before sperm donation is considered. It involves the collection of sperm directly from the testis, in cases of azoospermia or in cases of obstruction or where ejaculation is not possible. These techniques are different from testicular […]

Sperm cryopreservation

Sperm cryopreservation is a means of ensuring that healthy, fertile sperm is safely kept and is available in the future if it is needed. Research has shown that unfortunately sperm quality has been decreasing in general as years go by, with our modern lifestyle, excessive stress and  even environmental pollution negatively affecting male fertility. Lengthy […]

Testicular tissue cryopreservation

This is a more advanced technique aiming at safekeeping male fertility potential. It is the only option for fertility preservation in prepubescent boys that have to undergo spermatotoxic treatment (surgery, chemotherapy etc) before sexual maturity. Apart from that, testicular tissue cryopreservation may be performed in cases of men with severe azoospermia, where testicular biopsy is […]