Patient's question:
Problem Description: What are the effects of testicular puncture for azoospermia and how much does it cost?Doctor's answer:
Hello:Fertility testing through aspiration can only determine whether there are sperm in your epididymis, which can provide a preliminary diagnosis. However, to identify the primary cause of azoospermia, this single test is insufficient for a comprehensive diagnosis. A more comprehensive evaluation is required.
Azoospermia is defined as the absence of sperm in semen obtained through masturbation or other methods, confirmed through three consecutive tests.
Causes of azoospermia include:
1. Testicular sperm production disorders:
(1) Anorchidism
(2) Cryptorchidism
(3) Congenital atrophy of seminiferous tubules
(4) Orchitis
(5) Tuberculosis of the testes
(6) Genital tract injury: 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) Injury 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.
Azoospermia can have either congenital or acquired causes. Therefore, identifying the current cause of azoospermia is the key to diagnosis. Wishing you good health!