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Scott I Zeitlin, MD
Male Infertility Specialist & Men's Sexual Health Physician located in Century City, Los Angeles, CA & Santa Monica, CA
If you’re living with a condition such as azoospermia, but still want to have children, you may benefit from a treatment such as testicular sperm extraction (TESE). At Los Angeles Infertility and Prostatitis, expert physician Scott Zeitlin, MD, proudly offers traditional TESE, minimally invasive TESE, and microsurgical TESE with dedicated embryology to enhance sperm retrieval rates. To see if you’re a candidate, call one of the three Los Angeles area offices in Century City, Santa Monica, or Tarzana, California.
TESE Q & A
What is testicular sperm extraction (TESE)?
Testicular sperm extraction (TESE), also known as sperm harvesting, is a surgical procedure that involves Dr. Zeitlin retrieving sperm from the testis or epididymis. The type of TESE you’ll most benefit from depends on the type of problems you’re experiencing. For example, if you have a blockage you might benefit from a simple aspiration procedure. However, if you have a sperm production problem or low testosterone, more extensive testing may be necessary.
What types of TESE do you offer?
At Los Angeles Infertility and Prostatitis, Dr. Zeitlin offers an array of sperm harvesting options, including:
TESE
During a TESE procedure, Dr. Zeitlin makes a small incision in the testis and examines your tubules for the presence of sperm. Whenever possible, Dr. Zeitlin schedules TESE in coordination with your partner’s egg retrieval. He can perform the procedure under general anesthesia or in-office with local anesthesia. After treatment, you have the option to freeze your sperm for future in vitro fertilization treatments (IVF).
