Male fertility
Microsurgical epididymal sperm aspiration uses an operating microscope to collect epididymal fluid through a small incision. It typically yields more sperm than PESA, allowing several samples to be frozen for future ICSI cycles from one procedure.
Also known as: microsurgical epididymal sperm aspiration
Sources
- Healthy Male (healthymale.org.au)
- Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.