In a nutshell This study directly compared the effectiveness of microdissection testicular sperm extraction (mTESE) versus multiple needle-pass percutaneous testicular sperm aspiration (TESA) in infertile men with non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA). The data showed that the sperm retrieval rate was higher with mTESE than with multiple needle-pass...
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How does freezing affect sperm collected through micro-TESE?
In a nutshell This study looked at how freezing affected sperm collected surgically from the testes. It found that frozen sperm and fresh sperm led to similar pregnancy rates from intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), but that there were more miscarriages when using frozen sperm. Some background Nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA) is a condition...
Read MoreDoes preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy improve fertility outcomes for couples with severe male infertility?
In a nutshell This study investigated preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) in couples with severe male infertility. They found that PGT-A did not improve fertility outcomes in these couples. Some background Infertility affects men and women. Male factor infertility (MFI) is the cause of infertility in 30-50% of...
Read MoreDoes sperm freezing affect fertility outcomes in men with obstructive azoospermia?
In a nutshell This study investigated if sperm cryopreservation (freezing) affects fertility outcomes for men with obstructive azoospermia (OA; lack of sperm cells in the semen due to a blockage). The authors found that the clinical pregnancy rate (CPR) was lower with the use of frozen vs fresh epididymal sperm. Some background There...
Read MoreLooking for male patients to test a new treatment for azoospermia
In a nutshell This phase 2 pilot trial will investigate the effects of isotretinoin in men with no sperm in their semen. The main outcome to be investigated is the number of motile sperm. This trial is being conducted in Seattle, Washington. The details Many infertile men have a condition called azoospermia. This is when the semen sample does not...
Read MoreDo male survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia have reduced sexual function?
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate if childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia affected sexual functioning in young male survivors. This study concluded that men who had childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia had reduced sexual functioning when compared to men with no history of cancer. Some background Male survivors of childhood...
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