Patient's question:
I've been married for three or four years, but my wife and I have never had a baby. Recently, she took me to the hospital for a check-up, and we found out that I have azoospermia. I'm very worried. What are the dangers of having azoospermia?Doctor's answer:
Infertility has significant harms for men, and infertility is only an obvious injury. More and greater harms come from those hidden damages, so timely treatment is very necessary.Treatment for infertility:
① Treatment for undescended testicles: If you have undescended testicles, early detection and early treatment are crucial. The best time for surgical treatment is before the age of 2. The later the surgery is performed, the greater the impact on fertility. For example, if surgery is performed after the onset of azoospermia in adulthood, it will not improve the testicular spermatogenesis function. The purpose of the surgery is to prevent the testicles from developing malignancies later. If parents discover that their child has undescended testicles, they should seek timely treatment and avoid leaving room for regret.
② Treatment for varicocele: If azoospermia is caused by varicocele, surgical treatment is generally the principle. Before surgery, a testicular biopsy is required to determine the extent of testicular damage, which can assess the recovery of testicular spermatogenesis function after high ligation of the spermatic vein. If the testicular biopsy results show severe and irreversible damage, there is no need for this surgery. If the damage is mild, the surgery can yield good results.
③ Endocrine treatment: For azoospermia caused by endocrine abnormalities, endocrine methods should be used for treatment.
Suggestions: Early detection, clear diagnosis, and symptomatic treatment for this disease can lead to recovery.