Male Infertility Treatment in Patna

ICSI, IUI, TESA, PESA, and micro-TESE each address a different cause of male infertility, and which one applies depends on what the semen analysis shows.

• IUI (intrauterine insemination) — used when sperm count and motility are mildly to moderately reduced; washed sperm is placed directly into the uterus around ovulation.
• ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) — a single sperm is injected directly into an egg, used for low sperm count, poor motility, or abnormal sperm shape.
• TESA (testicular sperm aspiration) — a needle procedure that retrieves sperm directly from testicular tissue when none is present in the ejaculate.
• PESA (percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration) — retrieves sperm from the epididymis, usually for obstructive causes.
• Micro-TESE (microsurgical testicular sperm extraction) — a more involved surgical retrieval used in severe non-obstructive cases, done under magnification to locate sperm-producing tissue.

Which combination gets used, and in what order, depends on the semen analysis report and, in some cases, a hormonal workup done first. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine publishes patient-level explanations of ICSI and IUI that line up with what's used here, if you want a second clinical reference before your consultation.

Dr Smriti Sparsh leads male infertility treatment at Smriti IVF & Fertility Centre in Patna, working with the clinic's andrology and embryology team on each case. She holds an MBBS, MS, FMAS, and FRE (Gujarat).

Male infertility cases often arrive at this clinic after a couple has already tried one round of treatment elsewhere without success, or after a semen analysis report comes back abnormal and the referring doctor has no clear next step. Dr Sparsh reviews the report, decides whether IUI, ICSI, or a surgical sperm-retrieval procedure applies, and explains the reasoning to both partners, not just one.

You can read more about her background and clinical focus on her doctor profile page.

There isn't one fixed price for male infertility treatment in Patna, because the cost depends on which procedure (IUI, ICSI, or a surgical sperm-retrieval technique) a couple actually needs. The price also changes based on how many cycles are required and whether a surgical retrieval like TESA or micro-TESE is involved.

A couple with a mild sperm-motility issue and a couple needing micro-TESE are not paying for the same thing, so a single number quoted online would be misleading either way. The only accurate way to get a cost specific to your case is a consultation, where the semen analysis and treatment plan come first, and the estimate follows that. You can book a consultation to get that estimate directly.

A couple who's already had one failed IUI elsewhere, or is holding an abnormal semen analysis report, needs a clinic that can move straight to the next diagnostic step instead of starting the workup over. Smriti IVF & Fertility Centre is based in Patna, so follow-up visits, repeat semen analysis, and procedure-day logistics don't require travel out of the city.

Treatment decisions are based on your actual semen analysis and hormonal report. The clinic's Patna location also means the andrology and embryology work happens in-house, not sent to an outside lab, which matters for turnaround time on results.

If you're comparing clinics across Bihar, our Patna centre page has the location and clinic details.

The first consultation usually starts with a semen analysis and a history for both partners, not only the male partner. Once that report is back, Dr Sparsh reviews it against the couple's history and decides whether further tests, like a hormonal panel or a scrotal ultrasound, are needed before any treatment gets recommended.

After the diagnostic picture is complete, the clinic discusses which treatment fits: IUI, ICSI, or a sperm-retrieval procedure, along with the realistic cost range for that specific path. We don't prescribe anything before the semen analysis is reviewed.