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Diagnostic test or evaluation

Male infertility evaluation and sperm retrieval (TESA/micro-TESE) in India

Semen and hormone tests, and where needed a procedure to retrieve sperm directly from the testicle.

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At a glance

Type
Diagnostic test or evaluation
Typical procedure time
About 1–2 days
Typical hospital stay
Day-care
Time to plan in India
A few days

These are broad, typical ranges for planning a trip. Your doctor sets the real plan for you, and it can be shorter or longer.

When people ask about it

  • Very low or no sperm in the semen

Whether it suits you is a decision for a doctor who has examined you and seen your results.

How it usually works

  1. Question and planThe doctor works out what the test or review is meant to answer and which tests are needed.
  2. Tests and examinationBlood tests, scans and examinations are done, often over one to a few days.
  3. Specialist reviewA doctor reads the results together and explains what they mean.
  4. Written summaryYou receive a report and recommendations to take back to your own doctor.

Recovery and follow-up

  • Mild pain and swelling settle in days.
  • Sperm may be frozen for use in ICSI.

Every procedure carries risks, and they differ from person to person. Ask your doctor to explain the risks that apply to you before you decide.

What affects the cost

We do not publish prices we cannot stand behind. The total depends on you, the hospital and the doctor. After a doctor has reviewed your records, you receive an itemised written estimate before you decide anything.

  • The number and type of tests
  • Whether a specialist panel or a second review is included
  • Whether any stay is needed
  • Your stay and local travel

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Documents to prepare

  • All previous test results and scans, ideally on disc
  • A timeline of symptoms and treatment so far
  • A list of all medicines with doses
  • Questions you want answered
  • Passport and visa documents

Travel and stay

  • Visits are usually short; combine specialist reviews into one trip if possible.
  • Ask for results to be shared with your home doctor.

Questions to ask your doctor

  • What is causing the problem?
  • If sperm are found, how will they be used and stored?
  • What is the likely reason for our difficulty conceiving?
  • What are the chances for people like us, and what does that figure mean?

Also known as

  • TESA
  • Micro-TESE
  • Semen analysis

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Planning information only. This page gives general information to help you prepare questions and plan a trip. It does not diagnose, recommend a treatment or promise an outcome, a price or the availability of a doctor or hospital. Figures are broad, typical ranges and vary from person to person. Only a doctor who has examined you can say what is right for you. This page was prepared by Prognova's editorial team and has not yet been reviewed by a licensed clinician.

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