TESA Procedure in Indore: Testicular Sperm Aspiration
TESA retrieves sperm directly from the testis with a fine needle when semen has no sperm. Know who it suits, how it is done, recovery and use of sperm for ICSI.
When a semen test shows no sperm (azoospermia), sperm may still be present in the testes. Testicular sperm aspiration (TESA) is a minor procedure that uses a fine needle to retrieve sperm directly from the testis for use in ICSI. At Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore, TESA is performed under anaesthesia and coordinated with our embryology laboratory.
Who Is TESA For?
- Obstructive azoospermia: sperm production is normal but a blockage (for example after vasectomy or infection, or congenital absence of the vas) stops sperm reaching the semen
- Selected cases of non-obstructive azoospermia, although micro-TESE is usually preferred
- Men who cannot ejaculate a sample
Hormone tests, scrotal ultrasound and genetic tests help decide which procedure is best.
How TESA Is Done
Under local or short general anaesthesia, a fine needle is passed into the testis and small amounts of tissue are aspirated. The embryologist examines the sample immediately for sperm. It takes about 15–30 minutes and you go home the same day. Retrieved sperm can be used fresh for ICSI or frozen.
Recovery
Mild pain, swelling or bruising for a few days is common; supportive underwear and painkillers help. Avoid heavy lifting and intercourse for a few days. Serious complications are rare.
Why Families Choose Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore
- Fertility, embryology, high-risk obstetrics and a Level 3 NICU in one hospital, so care continues after a positive pregnancy test.
- Senior IVF team with 30+ years of clinical experience, including clinical embryologists.
- Counselling for both partners, transparent written estimates and cashless TPA/insurance desk support where policies allow.
Related Services
- ICSI Treatment in Indore for Male-Factor Infertility
- Micro TESE in Indore
- Sperm Freezing in Indore, Including Single Sperm Vitrification
- Fertility Centre in Indore
Medical References
This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation. Treatment decisions are made only after an in-person evaluation by a qualified doctor at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore.
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How We Treat Testicular Sperm Aspiration (TESA)
Frequently Asked Questions
It is done under anaesthesia; mild soreness afterwards usually settles in a few days.
In obstructive azoospermia sperm are usually found. In non-obstructive cases chances are lower and micro-TESE may be better.
No. Testicular sperm needs ICSI.
Yes, it can be vitrified for future ICSI cycles.
Usually within one or two days.
Dr. Vedant Jain is an IVF Consultant, Gynecologist, and Certified Embryologist at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore. Holding post-graduate degrees including an MS and DNB in Obstetrics and Gynecology, he practises reproductive medicine at Asian Navkar Hospital. Dr. Jain specializes in advanced Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), complex infertility assessments, low AMH (ovarian reserve) optimization, and fertility preservation. By combining clinical gynecology with laboratory embryology, he works with couples who have had unsuccessful IVF cycles to plan further evaluation and treatment.
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