TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH RETROGRADE EJACULATION IN THE ERA OF MODERN ASSISTED REPRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Purpose: We determined a rational strategy for treatment of patients w ith retrograde ejaculation in the era of modern assisted reproduction technology. Materials and Methods: In 7 consecutive patients medical t reatment or retrieval of spermatozoa from the bladder was performed at a male infertility clinic. Results: Antegrade ejaculation was restore d in 3 patients, and spermatozoa were retrieved from the bladder and u sed for assisted reproduction in 3, Spermatozoa with good oolemma pene trating ability were collected by seminal vesicle massage. Conclusions : Modern assisted reproduction technology is a powerful treatment opti on for retrograde ejaculation when combined with a technique to retrie ve spermatozoa of good quality from the bladder.