Patient's question:
Problem Description: What are the effects of testicular puncture for azoospermia and how much does it cost?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Azoospermia detected through aspiration can only determine whether there are sperm in your epididymis, which can provide a preliminary diagnosis. However, to identify the main cause of azoospermia, this single test is not comprehensive enough, and more comprehensive tests are required. Sperm is obtained through masturbation or seminal emission, and if no sperm are found in three consecutive tests, it is called azoospermia. The 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 trauma: Testicular injury, varicocele torsion
(7) Radiation exposure
(8) Elevated local testicular temperature
(9) Consumption of cottonseed oil
(10) Varicocele and hypogonadism, etc.
2. Obstruction of the male 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 congenital causes or be secondary to acquired conditions. Therefore, identifying the current cause of azoospermia is the key to diagnosis. Wishing you good health!