Patient's question:
How is a testicular biopsy performed? Hello doctor, since yesterday, my testicles have been feeling uncomfortable, especially after sexual activity. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor asked me to have a testicular biopsy.Doctor's answer:
Testicular biopsy (abbreviated as testicular biopsy) is a clinical technique with both diagnostic and therapeutic functions. It involves a simple surgical procedure to obtain a small piece of living testicular tissue for pathological section histological observation.Recommendation: Through testicular biopsy, the spermatogenic function and the degree of spermatogenic dysfunction of the testis can be directly estimated, as well as the ability of the testis to synthesize steroid hormones. It is an important diagnostic method for male infertility, assessing fertility and providing direct evidence.