What is Surgical Sperm Retrieval- Imprimis ivf

Surgical Sperm Retrieval (SSR) is a medical procedure used to obtain sperm directly from the male reproductive tract when natural ejaculation is not possible or when there is no sperm in the ejaculate (a condition known as azoospermia). This procedure is often used in cases of male infertility where sperm cannot be obtained naturally due to blockages, previous vasectomy, or other factors affecting sperm production or transport. The retrieved sperm can then be used for ICSI, a process where a single sperm is injected directly into an egg to achieve fertilization during IVF. This is particularly useful for men who produce very few sperm or when sperm cannot reach the egg naturally.