The Andrology Unit, which includes the Male Fertility Laboratory and the Semen Cryobank, is involved with the following laboratory activities:
- Complete range of semen analysis according to WHO Guidelines.
- Semen improvement treatments required by patients of the Semen Cryobank.
- Histological analysis of Testis Tissue.
- Various procedures of Testicular Sperm Retrieval (TESE, TESA, MESA).
- Over 1000 surgery interventions in combination with In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) were carried out in 2003, resulting in about 25% successful pregnancies.
- Semen Cryobank provides services to various populations either looking for sperm donations, or seeking to preserve their fertility potential throughout hazardous conditions including medical and/or occupational conditions, or personal reasons.
- The laboratory undertakes various research projects in collaboration with foreign laboratories, including genetic analysis of semen cells.
| Unit at a Glance |
| Number of Outpatient Visits per Year - 3,200 + 160 Visits in Day Care |
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Director - Dr. Igael Madgar

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| Address - The Joseph Buchman Gynecology & Maternity Center |
| E-mail - Igal.Madgar@sheba.health.gov.il |
| Tel - 972-3-530-2804 |
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