Sperm aspiration test for men with no sperm in semen
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study looks at a procedure that removes sperm directly from the testicles to help with IVF when a man has no sperm in his ejaculate. It may help couples try for pregnancy when standard semen samples don’t contain sperm.
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Who can take part
- You must be a man with azoospermia, meaning no sperm found in your semen sample
- Your type of azoospermia should be either obstructive or non-obstructive
- You are planning IVF and your fertility team decided you may need sperm cell aspiration
- A doctor must determine you are suitable to have the TEFNA procedure
- You must be willing to sign the study’s informed consent form
Quick eligibility check
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