In vitro fertilization with spermatozoa from alloplastic spermatocele

Fertil Steril. 1990 Apr;53(4):744-6. doi: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)53477-3.

Abstract

This case report describes successful IVF of oocytes of a 22-year-old female with epididymal spermatozoa aspirated from alloplastic spermatocele of the husband presenting with bilateral congenital absence of the vas deferens. Motile spermatozoa were aspirated from the reservoir 3 months after implantation. Abortion occurred 22 days after embryo replacement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Spontaneous
  • Adult
  • Embryo Transfer
  • Epididymis / surgery*
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Sperm Motility
  • Spermatocele*
  • Spermatozoa / cytology*
  • Spermatozoa / physiology
  • Transplantation, Homologous
  • Vas Deferens / abnormalities*