Male fertility
Percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration uses a fine needle through the scrotal skin to draw fluid from the epididymis, usually under local anaesthetic or sedation. It is quick and effective in obstructive azoospermia, such as after vasectomy.
Also known as: percutaneous 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.