Patient's question:
Hello, I would like to consult about how to treat obstructive azoospermia. I was tested at our hospital, and the testicular biopsy showed sperm, but there were none in the semen analysis. The doctor said it was obstructive azoospermia and recommended IVF. However, my financial condition does not allow it. I would like to consult about how to treat obstructive azoospermia.Doctor's answer:
Hello, azoospermia is divided into two types: primary azoospermia and obstructive azoospermia. The first type is when the testes cannot produce sperm normally, and sperm cannot be generated, also known as true azoospermia. The second type is when the testes have normal sperm production function, but the spermatic ducts are blocked, preventing sperm from being expelled normally from the body, also known as obstructive azoospermia. The absence of sperm cannot lead to the formation of a fertilized egg. Since the causes of the two types are different, the treatment methods will also vary. Patients need to undergo relevant examinations at the hospital.