Generally speaking, few people have heard of azoospermia, but there are some people who are born with azoospermia. Without sperm production, there is naturally no fertility, and this situation cannot be treated postoperatively. So what is the probability of a man having primary azoospermia? The editor of 592 Baobao website found that it accounts for about 1% of the general population.

The causes of primary azoospermia

1. There are no germ cells present in the testicles: in men with azoospermia, the vas deferens only have cells in the feet. This is caused by various reasons, including the use of cytotoxic drugs, radiation, or fetal period.

2. Primary testicular dysfunction: related to genetic defects, undescended testicles, physical damage to the testicles, and testicular dysfunction caused by adolescent mumps. Patients with primary testicular dysfunction typically have smaller, softer testicles, and elevated plasma FSH. Even though surgery can correct the problem of testicular failure, it is still difficult to restore fertility.

Diagnostic methods and examination items for azoospermia.

Semen is produced by the testes and contains a large number of spermatogenic epithelial cells, which undergo mitosis during maturation and become sperm. Once diagnosed with azoospermia, further examination is necessary to determine the cause.

Testicular biopsy is a common examination method that involves removing a small portion of the seminiferous duct tissue from the testicles for pathological examination to determine the function of producing sperm. Another method is vas deferens angiography, which is more suitable after testicular biopsy, but for patients who cannot find sperm in the semen, this method can be used to diagnose whether the vas deferens is unobstructed and where the obstruction is located. This method can also clarify whether azoospermia is caused by pituitary, hypothalamic, testicular, and endocrine dysfunction, which may lead to the specific cause of azoospermia. Testicular biopsy will play an extremely important role in guiding the treatment of azoospermia.

Semen is produced by the testes and contains a large number of spermatogenic epithelial cells, which undergo mitosis during maturation and become sperm. Once diagnosed with azoospermia, further examination is necessary to determine the cause. Testicular biopsy is a common examination method that involves removing a small portion of the seminiferous duct tissue from the testicles for pathological examination to determine the function of producing sperm.

As of 2022, the number of infertile patients in China has exceeded 40 million, from 1% to 3% of the population of childbearing age 30 years ago to 12.5% today. Over the past 30 years, the number has increased by more than 10 times, with the majority of infertile patients aged 25 to 37 showing a rapid growth trend. The editor of 592 Baobao Net suggests that male friends check their reproductive system on time and pay attention to maintenance during their daily lives.