Retrograde ejaculation – one of the causes of male infertility

Česká verzia

Authors: Eva Lousová ¹; RNDr. Jana Žáková; Ph. D ¹; MUDr. Rastislav Beharka ²; prof. MUDr. Pavel Ventruba; DrSc. ¹; prof. MUDr. Dalibor Pacík; CSc. ²; Hana Pochopová ¹
Authors place of work: Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika FN a MU Brno ¹; Urologická klinika FN a MU Brno ²
Published in the journal: Prakt Gyn 2008; 12(1): 36-37

Summary

Introduction:
Retrograde ejaculation is a rare cause of male infertility. About 2 % of men are affected by it. In the case of azoospermia, it should be confi rmed or excluded by the post-ejaculatory urine test for spermatozoa. The objective of this study was to fi nd a method for the recovery and preparation of spermatozoa for in vitro fertilisation.

Material and method:
Urine was centrifuged and processed using the swim-up after urine alkalinisation, masturbation and urination.

Results:
Spermatozoa were obtained and cryopreserved from three successive collections performed in one patient. After fertilisation of 9 oocytes with the ICSI method, 2 embryos were suitable for embryotransfer.

Conclusion:
The above technique represents a chance for the recovery of spermatozoa in men with complete retrograde ejaculation.

Key words:
retrograde ejaculation – spermatozoa – azoospermia – assisted reproduction

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