Patient's question:
I've been married for five years without having children. It's because I have azoospermia, which was recently discovered. I'm feeling very distressed. Our family's financial situation isn't very good either. I heard that treating male infertility costs a lot of money, right?Doctor's answer:
Hello: For azoospermia, it is necessary to first identify the factors or causes and nature of the condition. There are congenital factors or causes, as well as those resulting from secondary complications. Some conditions offer treatment opportunities, while others do not have treatment significance. Azoospermia is defined as the absence of sperm in semen obtained through ejaculation or masturbation, with three consecutive tests failing to detect sperm.The causes of azoospermia include:
1. Testicular sperm production disorders:
(1) Anorchidism
(2) Cryptorchidism
(3) Congenital atrophy of the seminiferous tubules
(4) Orchitis
(5) Tuberculosis of the testes
(6) Genital trauma: Testicular injury, varicocele
(7) Radiation exposure
(8) Elevated local testicular temperature
(9) Consumption of cottonseed oil
(10) Varicocele and hypogonadism, etc.
2. Obstruction of the reproductive tract:
(1) Congenital absence of bilateral vas deferens
(2) Damage to the reproductive tract
(3) Inflammation of the reproductive tract: Epididymitis, tuberculosis of the epididymis, prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, etc.
(4) Benign tumors of the seminal vesicles: Seminal vesicle cysts, etc.
It is recommended that you undergo further examinations to identify the factors or causes of azoospermia and seek early treatment to avoid missing the optimal age for pregnancy. If you have any related questions, feel free to ask. Wishing you good health!