Comparative motility assessment of sperm retrieved from micro-testicular sperm extraction: A single-centre study comparing fresh and frozen-thawed sperm.
Raneen Sawaid KaiyalDarren J BrykShinnosuke KurodaJohnathan DoolittleNeel V ParekhEdmund SabaneghNina DesaiScott D LundySarah C VijPublished in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2024)
Our findings indicate a significant drop in motile sperm availability for ICSI in frozen microTESE cases compared to fresh ones. This suggests a potential advantage of fresh microTESE for certain couples, despite the logistical challenges, highlighting the need for careful patient selection and counselling.