Obstructive azoospermia has two types: congenital and acquired. Obstructive azoospermia can lead to infertility and have an impact on family life. At present, there are many causes of acquired obstructive azoospermia. Can obstructive azoospermia be cured? Today, the editor will give you a detailed introduction.
Can obstructive azoospermia be cured?
Obstructive azoospermia has two causes, one is congenital and the other is acquired. Congenital causes are genetic, while acquired causes can have many reasons. Azoospermia can cause infertility, some can be cured through treatment, while others cannot be cured. Patients need to go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination.
Congenital obstructive azoospermia
Congenital obstruction of the vas deferens can occur in any part of the vas deferens, from the testicular duct system to the ejaculatory duct. According to reports, testicular obstruction accounts for about 15% of obstructive azoospermia, often caused by inflammation leading to testicular network obstruction. Epididymal obstruction is the most common cause of obstructive azoospermia. However, congenital obstructions such as separation of the vas deferens and epididymis, limited epididymal dysplasia, or atresia are relatively rare. Youngs syndrome is characterized by proximal epididymal obstruction and chronic epididymal cavity infection, caused by mechanical obstruction caused by inflammatory debris in the proximal epididymal duct.
Characteristics of obstructive azoospermia
The main characteristic of obstructive oligospermia is normal testicular size, FSH levels are normal, but sperm count is reduced or absent. During palpation, it can be found that the epididymis is hardened and thickened, and the vas deferens is atrophied. Ultrasound of scrotal contents can reveal direct signs of the epididymis. Rectal ultrasound can detect some changes in the prostate and seminal vesicles, such as infections, deformities, and cysts. Some biochemical indicators of seminal plasma have certain differential diagnostic value for obstructive azoospermia, such as alpha glucosidase in epididymal fluid, fructose secreted by seminal vesicles, and zinc ions secreted by the prostate gland.
The above are the treatment characteristics of obstructive azoospermia that the editor will introduce to you today. It can be seen that obstructive azoospermia is still possible to be cured, so patients should not give up hope!
