If you or your partner is experiencing infertility issues due to male factor infertility, it can be a challenging and emotional experience. However, there is hope. At SCI IVF Hospital, we offer surgical sperm retrieval procedures that can help men overcome infertility challenges and start a family. Sperm retrieval procedures can benefit males who are experiencing a variety of conditions, such as blockages preventing sperm release, a missing vas deferens from birth, or vasectomy. Additionally, non-obstructive azoospermia, a condition where the testicles do not produce enough sperm to reach the vas deferens, can be addressed through surgical sperm retrieval. One of the most common types of sperm retrieval procedures is called percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration (PESA). This procedure involves using a fine needle to aspirate sperm from the epididymis, a small gland located behind the testicles where sperm is stored. Another option is testicular sperm extraction (TESE), which i...