Fresh vs Frozen Testicular Sperm: A Game-Changer in Assisted Reproductive Technology for Men with Non-Obstructive Azoospermia

In more challenging cases, preparations to retrieve sperm commence several hours before egg retrieval. Alternatively, sperm can be retrieved earlier, frozen, and used later, reducing concerns about wasted time and resources during egg retrieval without viable sperm. Nevertheless, there is a debate among experts regarding the efficacy of frozen sperm compared to fresh sperm in ICSI for NOA.