Patient's question:
Hello, doctor, I would like to ask what a testicular biopsy is. How is a testicular biopsy performed? Hello doctor, during my pre-marital examination, I was diagnosed with azoospermia. Later, when I went to the hospital for treatment, they asked me to do a testicular biopsy. I would like to ask how a testicular biopsy is performed.Doctor's answer:
Testicular biopsy is a direct examination of the seminiferous tubules of the testes, while endocrine and biochemical tests provide an indirect understanding of spermatogenesis. Currently, testicular biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosing testicular spermatogenesis, so it is necessary for azoospermic patients to undergo this test.Recommendation: Assist in early diagnosis of germ cell tumors. Before a testicular biopsy, the centrifuged semen should be examined microscopically to determine if sperm are present. If the semen volume is less than normal, the urine after ejaculation should be tested to rule out retrograde ejaculation.