A testicular biopsy is performed when a semen analysis shows a very low number of sperm or no sperm at all. Performed in an operating room under general or regional anesthesia through a small cut in the scrotum, this test may also be done in a clinic. A small piece of tissue is removed from each testicle for microscopic evaluation. The biopsy serves two purposes: to determine the cause of infertility, and, if necessary, to retrieve sperm for assisted reproduction. Besides a semen analysis, a hormonal profile to discover the testicles’ sperm-producing abilities may be required. This will also serve to rule out other adverse conditions.
A testicular biopsy is performed when a semen analysis shows a very
low number of sperm or no sperm at all. Performed in an operating
room under general or regional anesthesia through a small cut in
the scrotum, this test may also be done in...
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Dr. Natan Bar-Chama of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:A testicular biopsy is performed when a semen analysis shows a very low number of sperm or no sperm at all. Performed in an operating room under general or regional anesthesia through a small cut in the scrotum, this test may also be done in a clinic. A small piece of tissue is removed from each testicle for microscopic evaluation. The biopsy serves two purposes: to determine the cause of infertility, and, if necessary, to retrieve sperm for assisted reproduction. Besides a semen analysis, a hormonal profile to discover the testicles’ sperm-producing abilities may be required. This will also serve to rule out other adverse conditions.A testicular biopsy is performed when a semen analysis shows a very low number of sperm or no sperm at all. Performed in an operating room under general or regional anesthesia through a small cut in the scrotum, this test may also be done in... More
