Surgically Extracted Epididymal Sperm from Men with Obstructive Azoospermia Results in Similar In Vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Outcomes Compared with Normal Ejaculated Sperm

Abstract

For couples with a male partner with obstructive azoospermia epididymal sperm in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection outcomes compare similarly with age matched controls undergoing in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection using normal, ejaculated sperm. These results may help reproductive surgeons provide reassurance about the use of obstructed epididymal sperm as well as help guide discussions about anticipated outcomes of in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection.