Causes

Obstructive Azoospermia occurs when sperm is being produced in the testes but cannot be found in the semen because of a blockage in the male reproductive tract. The good news is that in most cases of Obstructive Azoospermia, sperm can be recovered through microsurgery and used in an IVF-ICSI treatment. What causes Obstructive Azoospermia? Sexually […]

Non-Obstructive Azoospermia occurs when mature sperm are not found in the semen because of sperm production failure at various stages. Although sperm is not being found in the semen, there could be areas of your testes that are producing mature sperm. In those cases, sperm can be found during surgery via intense microscopic testicular sperm […]

Oligospermia refers to when the semen has low concentration of sperm. Oftentimes, semen with decreased sperm concentration may also show significant abnormalities in sperm morphology and motility. What causes Oligospermia? Poor hormonal support Surgery Chemotherapy Radiation Infection Natural aging Poor general health Steriods Testicular factors, such as Varicocele Immunology problems (one’s own body attacks the sperm) […]

Normally, the sphincter of the bladder closes before ejaculation, forcing the semen to exit via the urethra. However, if the bladder sphincter is damaged, it fails to close and the sperm flow back in to the bladder and mix with urine. The good news is that in most cases of retrograde ejaculation, sperm can be […]

Varicoceles may occur if a malfunction of the valves of the testicular vein causes blood to pool and enlarges the veins within the scrotum, the loose bag of skin that holds the testicles. A varicocele is similar to a varicose vein that can occur in the leg. Generally, varicoceles develop over time. Approximately 15% of […]