Obstructive Azoospermia
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It is a condition where there is a blockage of the male reproductive tract, leading to a complete absence of sperm in the ejaculate. In obstructive azoospermia, optimal quality of sperms are present in the proximal epididymis but in very poor quality in the distal segments. It is not a very common condition as it is found in less than 1% of all men but in 10-15% of infertile men.
Causes of Obstructive Azoospermia
Obstructive azoospermia may result from epididymal (the coiled tube on the back of each testicle), vasal (the tube that transport sperms), or ejaculatory duct (the tube from which sperm exit in the urethra) pathology. The causes may include:
- Blockages due to trauma or infection
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STD)
- Hernia Surgery
- Scar Tissue
- Cystic fibrosis
- Dysfunction in the process of ejaculation
Treatment for Obstructive Azoospermia
The management of obstructive azoospermia depends on its cause, and it also takes account of any existing female infertility factors. Generally, males with this type of infertility can be treated with surgical correction of the obstruction or by retrieving sperms directly from epididymis or testis, which is then followed by IVF-ICSI.
How Seeds of Innocence can Help
At seeds of innocence, we examine the various causes of obstructive azoospermia, and the suitable treatment is then decided. At our center, we provide both microsurgical vasal reconstruction and sperm retrieval, paired with IVF to males facing infertility issues.
FAQ’s
Q. What Causes Obstructive Azoospermia?
The causes of obstructive azoospermia can be so many. It may be due to infections, inflammation, trauma, rare genetic condition, dysfunction in the process of ejaculation, etc. Your doctor would be able to diagnose the problem accurately.
Q. Can obstructive azoospermia be treated?
Yes, the condition can be treated. Depending on the reason, your doctor would administer suitable treatment.
Q. Can stress cause zero sperm count?
Studies have found that high levels of stress both for short and long-term, can lead to low sperm concentration and counts. However, there are no studies that show it cal lead to zero sperm count. It generally triggers the release of steroid hormones, which may blunt levels of testosterone and sperm production.
Q. How do you prevent azoospermia?
You can take multiple measures to prevent azoospermia, which include avoiding exposure to radiation, avoiding activities harmful to reproductive organs, and reducing the intake of medicine that could harm sperm production.
Q. How common is azoospermia?
It is found in 1% of all men but approximately 15% of infertile men.
Our Doctors

Dr. Gauri Agarwal
Infertility Specialist
Dr. Gauri Agarwal is a young, dynamic & leading fertility specialist of Delhi/NCR. Backed by a visionary thinking, die hard determination and industry rich experience of more than 10 years. She is the Director, IVF at Seeds of Innocence centre. She followed this with a hard earned Fellowship program in Reproductive medicine (Infertility) from UNIVERSITY OF GENT, BELGIUM and further received Training in Embryology at NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE.

Dr. Pooja Gupta
Senior consultant IVF and Fertility Specialist
Dr. Pooja Gupta is an IVF Specialist having 17 years of experience in her field. She is associated with Seeds Of Innocence. She did her MBBS and MD (Obstetrics & Gynecology) from King George Medical University, Lucknow in 2003 & 2008 respectively.

Dr. Jyoti
Infertility Specialist
Dr Jyoti Gupta Completed her MBBS and MD from Government Medical College,Jammu. She has a fellowship in Assisted Reproductive techniques from Indian Fertility Society. She has various international publications to her name.

Dr. Ruhi Srivastava
Fertility Specialist
Backed with a rich experience of 12 years, Dr. Ruhi Srivastava is associated with Seeds Of Innocence since a long time. She did her MBBS from Calcutta University and DGO from Medical College, Kolkata. She has various publications to her name as well.

Dr. Vandana Mishra
Infertility Specialist
Dr. Vandana Mishra has completed her MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi and has received her Masters in Obstetrics & Gynecology from the prestigious University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. She received gold medal in her masters degree. She has pursued her interest in the field of Assisted Reproductive Medicine, through a comprehensive Fellowship Course in Infertility & Reproductive Medicine from Nova IVI Spain/India.

Dr. Aditi Bhatnagar
Infertility Specialist
Dr. Aditi Bhatnagar is a young and Dynamic infertility Specialist with an extensive experience in the field. After completing her initial education from Ambala, She Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology receiving a Gold Medal. She further did her fellowship in reproductive medicine. She has special interest in secondary infertility and male infertility.