What is “azoospermia”? Azoospermia is the medical term used when there are no sperm in the ejaculate. It can be “obstructive,” where there is a blockage preventing sperm from entering the ejaculate, or it can be “nonobstructive” when it is due to decreased sperm production by the testis.
Azoospermia
A complete absence of sperm from the fluid ejaculated during orgasm (semen).
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Azoospermia may occur because of an obstruction in the reproductive tract or inadequate sperm production.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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Every etiology of azoospermia is associated with a different prognosis, ranging from returns of production to simply finding sperm in the reproductive tract.
Azoospermia is a condition in which there is no sperm in the ejaculate. Azoospermia is present in 1% of men in the general population and in 15% of men ...