Percutaneous Epididymis Sperm Aspiration (PESA) is name of the technique used to determine the sperm count in a male. The procedure is very simple where the sperms are collected directly from the epididymis, the part of the testicle where these sperms are stored.
Percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration
Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration
Treating male infertility is a complex problem. Not only because of social issues, but because of physiological issues as well. Treating male infertility is much challenging than the female infertility. Complex testing methods are required to understand the root cause. Inappropriate sperm count; inferior sperm quality and less mobility can be some of the reasons for male infertility.
How is it performed ?
We use local anesthesia for the procedure. A small needle is inserted in the scrotum to collect the sperms. The epididymis is the part where the sperms are present. Suction is done through the needles to extract the sperms. ICSI is performed immediately after the PESA.
Risk factors : We need to insert the needle in the complex epididymal tubes to collect the sperms. The process is completely blind because there is no guiding factor like the ultrasound screen or photo image. There are chances of damage to the delicate coils of the inner testicles. There can be multiple iterations required and there are increased chances of damage.
Recovery process : There is not much pain or discomfort so the recovery is very fast and easy. There will be painkillers given to manage the pain.