Male fertility
Testicular sperm extraction takes small biopsies of testicular tissue, which the laboratory searches for sperm. It is more thorough than aspiration and is used mainly in non-obstructive azoospermia, often with a plan to freeze anything found.
Also known as: testicular sperm extraction
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.