The andrology laboratory deals with the examination, preparation and cryopreservation of sperm, sperm cells and testicular tissue. Disorders in this area are treated in close cooperation with the Department of Urology.
Our cryotanks are equipped with state-of-the-art safety systems and a competent team is available around the clock to deal with any emergencies. This means that your valuable sperm are optimally protected at all times. Being part of a proven, long-standing and solid company such as the USZ ensures that your sperm is really available when you need it.
Yes, e.g. antibiotics and the painkiller ibuprofen can have an unfavorable effect on sperm quality. For this reason, fertility treatment should ideally only be carried out 3 months after the end of such therapy. If a corresponding therapy is unavoidable in the 3 months before the start of therapy, a medication should be selected with the attending physician that has as little unfavorable effect as possible on sperm quality.
Since an ejaculate always contains sperm that has been produced in the past three months, there should be no damaging influences on the sperm in the three months prior to fertility treatment.
Ideally, you should not ejaculate for two to five days beforehand. Please also refer to our instructions for obtaining seeds.
A healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and physical activity that is neither too little nor too intense are important prerequisites for normal fertility. Abstaining from nicotine not only improves your fertility, but also your general state of health and the conditions for a healthy upbringing of a child. In addition, taking zinc and selenium can have a positive effect on sperm quality.
If the spermiogram is unfavorable, we will arrange for an examination by an andrologist (a doctor who specializes in sperm problems) and give you further recommendations on this basis.
Unfortunately, this is not possible for organizational reasons. Please make an appointment by telephone (+41 44 255 53 79) or by e-mail(andrologie.labor@usz.ch).
No, you do not need a bank transfer. However, the spermiogram is only covered by basic insurance if you have been referred in writing for this examination by your doctor.
The costs are covered by your health insurance if you have been referred for this examination by your doctor in writing (letter or e-mail). Depending on the work involved, the costs can be up to CHF 370.00.
Yes, this is possible. Please make an appointment by telephone (+41 44 255 53 79) or by e-mail(andrologie.labor@usz.ch). Please note that we require a current test for hepatitis (liver inflammation) B, C and HIV.
The andrology laboratory is located in the NORD1 building of the USZ.
Leiterin IVF- und Andrologielabor, Department of Reproductive Endocrinology
You can either register for sperm collection, freezing and storage yourself or be referred by your family doctor or specialist.
Please bring the following documents with you:
Please do not use aftershave or perfume during your visit to the andrology laboratory, as these products contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can damage sensitive cells/embryos in the IVF laboratory. Thank you very much!
In the event of an unexcused absence, the consultation will be charged at CHF 80.00.
University Hospital Zurich
Department of Reproductive Endocrinology
Andrology laboratory management
Frauenklinikstrasse 10
8091 Zurich
Telephone hours: Monday – Friday: 9.00 – 12.00 h and 13.00 – 16.30 h