Timing is everything: sperm retrieval 24 vs 48 hours before egg retrieval – does it matter?

NCT ID NCT07268235

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at 129 men with low or no sperm in their semen who had sperm surgically removed from the testicle (micro-TESE) for IVF. Researchers compared doing the sperm retrieval 24 hours versus 48 hours before the egg retrieval to see if timing affects the number of live births. The goal is to find the best schedule for couples using this technique.

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Locations

  • Clinique ovo

    Montreal, Quebec, H4P 2S4, Canada

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