WHAT IS AZOOSPERMIA | Dr Rama Sofat Hospital
WHAT IS AZOOSPERMIA?
Azoospermia is the absence of sperm in the ejaculate. Little prior to ejaculation the semen is mixed with sperm. The sperm is the male contribution for conception and is crucial for fertility.
When a male ejaculates in the vaginal passage the sperms travel to the fallopian tubes in search of the female egg. Once the female egg has been located, one healthy and robust sperm then enters the egg and fertilises it to form an embryo.
SYMPTOMS OF AZOOSPERMIA
How does a man get to know that he has a zero-sperm count?
It is not a sickness or a disease. It is a condition which does not allow a certain function of the body. This is due to the malfunction of an organ or could also be due to the blockage of ducts. In this case it is the production of healthy sperm which is impaired as explained Dr Rama Sofat (IVF EXPERT)
There are no specific external symptoms which can characterise Azoospermia. So a male will not suffer any external or noticeable symptoms with this condition and may appear absolutely healthy and robust. The symptoms are not visible and hence usually a male is not even aware that he has a fertility issue.
AZOOSPERMIA DIAGNOSIS AND TESTS
Infertility diagnosis in male can be quite disturbing. But treatment starts when the cause is determined. Normally, sperm is produced in the scrotum’s testicles (testes) which flows through the reproductive tract to mix with fluid present in the seminal ducts, which then forms semen.
Diagnosing azoospermia starts mostly with examining 2 semen samples, they should be collected at different times to get the accurate result. The sample should be tested within an hour of receiving the sample. The container in which the semen is brought should remain at body temperature.
The first step involves a semen analysis. If no sperm is found, then the samples are centrifuged to get a concentrated pellet and examined further to find any hidden sperm. Hidden sperms are also called cryptozoospermia.
Other diagnostic procedures for azoospermia may include
CAUSES OF AZOOSPERMIA
In a man who has Azoospermia, before initiating a treatment, it is important to know the cause for lack of sperm in the ejaculate, whether it is from an obstructive or non-obstructive process.
Azoospermia can be divided into two broad categories
Obstructive Azoospermia – It means that sperms are being produced normally inside the testicle, but there is a blockage or obstruction in the reproductive tubing, that is not allowing the sperm to come out in the ejaculate.
Non-Obstructive Azoospermia – It means that the tubes are open, but there is a sperm production problem, that is either no sperm are produced at all or there is a very low level of sperm production. The level of sperm is so low that it cannot come out of the testicles and can only be found inside the testicle.
TREATMENT FOR AZOOSPERMIA
The type of treatment for the absence of sperm depends on the cause of the condition. For some conditions there may be an azoospermia cure, but in most of the situations the patient may have to undergo alternative treatment to assist with fertility Dr Rama Sofat (IVF EXPERT).
Blockage – Absence of sperm due to a blockage in the duct can be rectified by microsurgery. Obstruction in the vas deferens or the tubes can be removed or a bypass created to allow the sperm to travel freely.
Hormonal causes – The lack of sperm production due to hormonal imbalance can be rectified by administering the required hormones to instigate the proper production of sperms.
In some cases of non-obstructive azoospermia surgery does not help. In various other conditions the doctor may prescribe medicine for azoospermia. This medication will help to improve the sperm production and in turn increase the sperm count.
The absence of sperm in the semen only becomes a concern when a male wants to have a child. Usually a man will not have his sperm count or have a fertility check as part of a regular health check-up.
Men who have been diagnosed with zero sperm count will have to undergo fertility treatment to become a parent. Dr Rama Sofat Hospital has been able to help numerous men with Azoospermia to have children through In vitro fertilisation technique.
MESA (Microscopic Epididymal Sperm Aspiration) – This is a sperm retrieval technique which Is performed using microsurgery. A small incision is made in the testes and the sperm is taken out from the epididymis, where it is stored after production.
TESE (Testicular Sperm Extraction) – In the TESE procedure, a small tissue sample is lacerated from the testes. This microsurgical procedure involves making a small incision in the testes through which the required tissue is removed. This tissue is then taken to the lab and the sperm is removed from it.
Dr Rama Sofat Hospital is best hospital in its field and had also bagged many awards for their achievements. Recently the hospital has been awarded with excellency award from CM Captain Amarinder Singh at chandigarh.
WHAT IS AZOOSPERMIA?
Azoospermia is the absence of sperm in the ejaculate. Little prior to ejaculation the semen is mixed with sperm. The sperm is the male contribution for conception and is crucial for fertility.
When a male ejaculates in the vaginal passage the sperms travel to the fallopian tubes in search of the female egg. Once the female egg has been located, one healthy and robust sperm then enters the egg and fertilises it to form an embryo.
SYMPTOMS OF AZOOSPERMIA
How does a man get to know that he has a zero-sperm count?
It is not a sickness or a disease. It is a condition which does not allow a certain function of the body. This is due to the malfunction of an organ or could also be due to the blockage of ducts. In this case it is the production of healthy sperm which is impaired as explained Dr Rama Sofat (IVF EXPERT)
There are no specific external symptoms which can characterise Azoospermia. So a male will not suffer any external or noticeable symptoms with this condition and may appear absolutely healthy and robust. The symptoms are not visible and hence usually a male is not even aware that he has a fertility issue.
AZOOSPERMIA DIAGNOSIS AND TESTS
Infertility diagnosis in male can be quite disturbing. But treatment starts when the cause is determined. Normally, sperm is produced in the scrotum’s testicles (testes) which flows through the reproductive tract to mix with fluid present in the seminal ducts, which then forms semen.
Diagnosing azoospermia starts mostly with examining 2 semen samples, they should be collected at different times to get the accurate result. The sample should be tested within an hour of receiving the sample. The container in which the semen is brought should remain at body temperature.
The first step involves a semen analysis. If no sperm is found, then the samples are centrifuged to get a concentrated pellet and examined further to find any hidden sperm. Hidden sperms are also called cryptozoospermia.
Other diagnostic procedures for azoospermia may include
- A detailed medical history including reviews of any earlier medical records defining male infertility of the patient.
- Physical examination
- Hormone testing
- Genetic screening
- Genetic tract imaging using ultrasound, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or CT (computed tomography) scan.
- Testicular Biopsy – An important tool in diagnosing male infertility.
CAUSES OF AZOOSPERMIA
In a man who has Azoospermia, before initiating a treatment, it is important to know the cause for lack of sperm in the ejaculate, whether it is from an obstructive or non-obstructive process.
Azoospermia can be divided into two broad categories
Obstructive Azoospermia – It means that sperms are being produced normally inside the testicle, but there is a blockage or obstruction in the reproductive tubing, that is not allowing the sperm to come out in the ejaculate.
Non-Obstructive Azoospermia – It means that the tubes are open, but there is a sperm production problem, that is either no sperm are produced at all or there is a very low level of sperm production. The level of sperm is so low that it cannot come out of the testicles and can only be found inside the testicle.
TREATMENT FOR AZOOSPERMIA
The type of treatment for the absence of sperm depends on the cause of the condition. For some conditions there may be an azoospermia cure, but in most of the situations the patient may have to undergo alternative treatment to assist with fertility Dr Rama Sofat (IVF EXPERT).
Blockage – Absence of sperm due to a blockage in the duct can be rectified by microsurgery. Obstruction in the vas deferens or the tubes can be removed or a bypass created to allow the sperm to travel freely.
Hormonal causes – The lack of sperm production due to hormonal imbalance can be rectified by administering the required hormones to instigate the proper production of sperms.
In some cases of non-obstructive azoospermia surgery does not help. In various other conditions the doctor may prescribe medicine for azoospermia. This medication will help to improve the sperm production and in turn increase the sperm count.
The absence of sperm in the semen only becomes a concern when a male wants to have a child. Usually a man will not have his sperm count or have a fertility check as part of a regular health check-up.
Men who have been diagnosed with zero sperm count will have to undergo fertility treatment to become a parent. Dr Rama Sofat Hospital has been able to help numerous men with Azoospermia to have children through In vitro fertilisation technique.
MESA (Microscopic Epididymal Sperm Aspiration) – This is a sperm retrieval technique which Is performed using microsurgery. A small incision is made in the testes and the sperm is taken out from the epididymis, where it is stored after production.
TESE (Testicular Sperm Extraction) – In the TESE procedure, a small tissue sample is lacerated from the testes. This microsurgical procedure involves making a small incision in the testes through which the required tissue is removed. This tissue is then taken to the lab and the sperm is removed from it.
Dr Rama Sofat Hospital is best hospital in its field and had also bagged many awards for their achievements. Recently the hospital has been awarded with excellency award from CM Captain Amarinder Singh at chandigarh.
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