azoospermia

Azoospermia is a condition of male infertility, caused due to the absence of sperm. This condition does not have any symptoms. It is diagnosed in 1% of all men and 10% – 15% of infertile men. However there are several reasons for this condition, such as:

1. Vasectomy

It is a surgical procedure for male sterilization or a method of permanent contraception.

1. Birth defects 

These may be in the (Y) chromosomes. There may be cases where a piece of the Y chromosome may be missing (microdeletion) and it may cause infertility.

1. Hormonal imbalance

Low blood testosterone levels can be a viable cause of infertility. 

1. Injury 

Any previously sustained injury can also affect the sperm production, in turn causing infertility.

1. Varicoceles

This is the obstruction of blood flow to the testicles. This can cause the temperature of testicles to increase and any increase in temperature can negatively affect the sperm production.

There are three main types of Azoospermia.

1. Obstructive Azoospermia

Male produces sperm, however it is not found in semen.

1. Non-obstructive Azoospermia (pre testicular causes)

Poor production of hormones can prevent the production of sperm.

1. Non-obstructive Azoospermia (testicular causes)

Structural defaults may be a cause for no sperm production. 

Genetics (inheritance) affect 10% – 15% men with low or no sperm count. 

DIAGNOSES

The diagnoses of this condition is very difficult and can only be done when a man who is trying to conceive and cannot. Those men are likely to ask for help and can get tested for Azoospermia. 

When tested, you will only be diagnosed as a patient of Azoospermia, when on two different occasions no sperm is found in semen. 

There are no specific symptoms of Azoospermia therefore your physician will ask you about your sexual history and medical history, to help them with diagnosis. 

TREATMENT

There are assisted methods of conceiving that can help treat infertility as a result of Azoospermia. Genetic testing and counseling are seen as an important part of understanding and treating azoospermia.

Patients with obstructive azoospermia (post testicular cause) have options of reconstruction surgery or reconnection surgery of the obstructed ducts. Hormone treatments are also possible in cases where it is certain that the main issue is low hormone production.

If living sperm is present, they are retrieved from the testicles for assisted conception methods like in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection.

Men with non-obstructive azoospermia (pre-testicular causes or testicular causes) should receive genetic analysis before their sperm can perform any assisted fertilization. Also, the study will help discover if any genetic risks may pass to your children.   

Apart from this there are several home remedies that men with Azoospermia can try to conceive naturally. These home remedies include:

• Avoid situations where the temperature of the penial region may increase.
• Have more calculated and frequent intercourse
• Try tracking ovulation cycle of your partner

Expert sexologists are treating azoospermia in Lahore. They have specialization of treating male infertility conditions like azoospermia and oligospermia. And they have up to date technology to help in treating erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and other infertility related conditions in men.

Summary

Azoospermia is a male infertility condition that can be difficult to diagnose as it does not have any symptoms. It is a condition there is no sperm production therefore obstructing the fertility process. There are currently several reasons behind this conditions. 

However the professional in this field believe that this condition can be cured and have traditional medication, surgeries and other hormonal treatments that may assist in the restoration of sperm production. 

There are also assisted pregnancy treatments that can be used as a way to conceive. 

Men all over the world have been silently suffering through these infertility conditions. That just goes out to show that they are not looking for professional help to try cure their conditions. These are much stigmatized topic of discussion among our societies. Due to the fear of speaking out there close to no men that want to discuss their problems. This obstructs path to seeking help and finding a cure for their shortcomings.