Patient's question:
I grew up with my girlfriend since we were children. At the beginning of this year, we planned to get married and have a child. To have a healthy baby, our parents asked us to go to the hospital for a pre-marital health check-up. After that, we went to a well-known local hospital for a thorough examination. After the check-up, the doctor told me that my girlfriend was in good health, while I was diagnosed with azoospermia. I was almost desperate. What should I do about my azoospermia?Doctor's answer:
Dead sperm refers to the condition where, after some suboptimal semen tests, all sperm exhibit symptoms of being on the verge of death. Under normal circumstances, within 1 hour of ejaculation, more than 70% of sperm should be capable of normal life. If dead sperm account for less than 40%, it can interfere with childbirth. The survival time of sperm should always maintain a viability rate of over 20% within 6 hours. If no viable sperm remain within 6 hours, infertility may result. It is recommended to visit a local reputable hospital for a thorough examination and treatment of dead sperm syndrome, as recovery is possible. However, the treatment process is generally slow, and relapse is common after treatment.