Men's sperm is the key to ensuring that women can conceive, especially during the preparation period. Men should improve the quality and quantity of their sperm. However, some men are told during premarital check ups that they have azoospermia, which is non obstructive azoospermia. What is non obstructive azoospermia and can it be treated?
What is non obstructive azoospermia
Non obstructive azoospermia is a disease of low sperm production, in which men with this condition are unable to produce sperm or a very small amount of sperm, often resulting in the inability to find sperm in semen. If non obstructive azoospermia is detected, it can affect male fertility preparation, as this symptom can lead to male infertility and is a difficult disease to treat among infertility symptoms.
Causes of non obstructive azoospermia
There are two reasons for male non obstructive azoospermia. One is congenital factors such as testicular hypoplasia, cryptorchidism, and Sertoli only syndrome. The other is acquired factors such as environmental pollution, long-term exposure to toxic substances, orchitis caused by mumps during puberty, and damage to germ cells caused by long-term use of male medications.
Can non obstructive azoospermia be cured
Since non obstructive azoospermia is a relatively difficult disease to treat in male infertility, does it mean that it cannot be treated? The fact is not so. Generally, it is necessary to assess the testicular development and spermatogenic tissue function of patients with azoospermia. If there are no significant issues with these two aspects, it can be basically cured.
The main methods for treating non obstructive azoospermia are gonadotropin-releasing hormone and gonadotropin-releasing hormone therapy. Severe cases may require ligation surgery, and specific treatment methods need to be guided by a doctor. At this time, men should not lose heart and should persist in exercising to improve their immune system, which is also helpful in treating non obstructive azoospermia.
