Overview
Microscopic testicular sperm extraction (micro-TESE; pronounced "tess-ee") is the microsurgical retrieval of sperm directly from the testicles. Performed in conjunction with IVF, micro-TESE is a revolutionary treatment for severe male factor infertility caused by the absence of sperm (azoospermia) in the semen due to anatomical obstructions or very low/no sperm production.
TESE at Cornell
CRM is one of the most successful reproductive medicine centers that coordinates micro-TESE procedures with IVF cycles in partnership with Weill Cornell’s Urology Department. This coordination ensures that sperm retrieved during the micro-TESE procedure can be used immediately to fertilize the female patient's eggs, thus maximizing the chances of successful fertilization.
Contact the Center for Male Reproductive Medicine & Microsurgery for more information about micro-TESE and other treatments for male infertility.