The Kitchen Journal
Welcome to our kitchen journal—a space dedicated to sharing real-life IVF stories and experiences from patients, embryologists, nurses, and physicians. Here, you’ll find unique insights, personal journeys, and lessons you won’t find in generic online resources. It’s a place to connect, learn, and explore the human side of IVF.
Sharing every Tuesday and Thursday, so stay tuned in!
From Surgery to IVF: What Happens to Your Sperm After TESE/TESA Extraction?
After a TESE or TESA procedure retrieves sperm directly from the testicles, what happens next? IVF labs carefully process, evaluate, and often freeze the extracted sperm for future use in procedures like ICSI. This guide walks you through each step from surgical recovery to fertilization in the lab.
What are TESE, TESA, MicroTESE, MESA, and PESA? Sperm Extraction Methods for IVF
When sperm can’t be found in a semen sample, advanced surgical techniques like TESE, TESA, MicroTESE, MESA, and PESA offer hope. Each method varies in how and where sperm are retrieved, depending on the underlying cause of infertility. This guide breaks down what each procedure involves and how they support IVF success.
What If Your Partner Has No Sperm: Is IVF Still an Option?
If your partner has no sperm, it can feel like a dead end—but IVF may still be possible. With techniques like surgical sperm retrieval and donor sperm options, there are paths forward. This guide explains your options and how fertility specialists work around azoospermia to help build families.