Patient's question:
Dr. Chen! I am 30 years old this year. When I was a child, I had orchitis around the age of 11. Although it was cured at that time, it has led to azoospermia now, which directly affects fertility. I don't know if it can be treated now? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
The causes of azoospermia can be divided into two main parts: one is the dysfunction of the testes themselves, known as primary azoospermia or non-obstructive azoospermia. The other is normal testicular sperm production function, but due to blocked spermatic ducts, sperm cannot be expelled outside the body, which is called obstructive azoospermia. Among them, the causes of primary azoospermia include congenital developmental and growth disorders, chromosomal abnormalities, the impact of acquired diseases, testicular dysgenesis, and malformations of the internal reproductive organs, etc. The triggers for obstructive azoospermia include trauma, surgical history, and a history of reproductive tract infections, etc. Therefore, the etiology and treatment vary greatly depending on the specific condition.