Both men and women aspire to be parents. However, with changes in the overall living environment and lifestyle habits, many couples are unable to successfully have children. Some are caused by female factors, while others are caused by male factors, such as male infertility caused by azoospermia. For male azoospermia, most people know what the condition is, but the causes of male azoospermia are not clear. So what are the causes of male azoospermia? Today, the editor will explain this issue to everyone.
Firstly, we need to have a clear understanding of the definition of male azoospermia, which refers to the absence of sperm in multiple semen tests (usually three or more tests) in men. In addition to routine semen examination, necessary examinations for azoospermia can include endocrine hormone radioimmunoassay, seminal tract imaging, testicular biopsy, etc., to assist in distinguishing between congenital azoospermia and obstructive azoospermia.
Secondly, we need to understand the causes of male azoospermia. There are several common causes of male azoospermia, including:
1. Congenital testicular abnormalities, such as KlineFelter syndrome (also known as congenital hypoplasia of the seminiferous tubules), although there is no problem with the position of the testicles themselves, there are problems with sperm production, which is a developmental issue.
2. Azoospermia, we all know that the testicles are the only place where sperm is produced. If a man does not have testicles, it is definitely impossible to produce sperm. Moreover, testicular absence has no therapeutic value.
3. Bilateral cryptorchidism, under normal circumstances, the testicles have corresponding scrotum, but the scrotum corresponding to the testicles of bilateral cryptorchidism does not grow to its desired position, only stays in the abdominal cavity. Due to the much higher temperature in the abdominal cavity compared to the scrotum, sperm cannot be produced at all, which can also lead to azoospermia. This condition can be cured through surgery.
4. Varicocele, a condition that affects the blood supply to the male testicles and subsequently impacts their spermatogenic function.
5. Genital damage, external factors such as testicular injury and torsion, or trauma from prostate surgery can affect testicular function and lead to azoospermia.
There are many reasons that can lead to male azoospermia, and regardless of the cause, it is important to identify and treat it early.
