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Fertility Glossary

Micro-TESE

Microsurgical TESE using an operating microscope.

Male fertility

Micro-TESE is mainly used for non-obstructive azoospermia. Sperm are found in some but not all cases, and it is performed in specialist centres.

Also known as: microdissection TESE, mTESE, microTESE

Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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