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Electroejaculation with a foley catheter in the bladder.

Yedidya Hovav1, Ohn Sibirsky, Anna Davarashvili

  • 1Male Fertility Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bikur Cholim Hospital, Strauss 5, Jerusalem 91004, Israel. spl113@netvision.net.il

Journal of Andrology
|October 13, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Electroejaculation can be performed with a Foley catheter in place, simplifying the sperm retrieval process for men with anejaculation. This method shows no adverse effects on sperm quality, making it a viable alternative.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Urology

Background:

  • Electroejaculation is a key technique for sperm procurement in anejaculatory men seeking fertility.
  • Standard procedures involve bladder catheterization before and after electroejaculation to protect sperm from urine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and impact of performing electroejaculation with an indwelling Foley catheter.
  • To determine if the presence of a Foley catheter affects sperm parameters during electroejaculation.

Main Methods:

  • Rectal probe electroejaculation was performed on eleven men with anejaculation.
  • Each patient underwent the procedure twice: once with the Foley catheter indwelling and once without.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences were observed in antegrade or retrograde ejaculate parameters (volume, concentration, motility, count, total motility) between the two methods.

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  • Total sperm count and motility were comparable regardless of whether the Foley catheter was in place.

    • Conclusions:

    • Performing electroejaculation with an indwelling Foley catheter is effective and does not detrimentally affect sperm quality.
    • This modified procedure simplifies sperm retrieval and is recommended for men with anejaculation.