Testicular Tissue Freezing

Testicular tissue freezing is essential when there is no sperm in the ejaculate. In the case of azoospermia, a testicular tissue biopsy is taken to confirm the existence of sperm or the possibility of cancer. On the other hand, to collect sperm if any are found. FSH, LH, and testosterone levels are evaluated before the biopsy to determine the function of the testicles and seminiferous tubules. If the levels of these hormones are discovered to be high, there is a reasonable likelihood of testicular dysfunction or sperm deficiency. In Greece, testicular tissue is removed surgically and processed in an andrology lab to collect a sperm appropriate for conception or future preservation. The sample is then given specific treatment so that it may be cryopreserved in special tanks that are kept at -196°C in liquid nitrogen until they are utilised for micro-insemination (ICSI).