{"id":715,"date":"2026-06-08T16:23:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T16:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.smeouro.gr\/?page_id=715"},"modified":"2026-06-19T22:27:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T22:27:29","slug":"azoospermia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/exosomatiki.eu\/en\/azoospermia\/","title":{"rendered":"Azoospermia and sperm recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Azoospermia and sperm recovery<\/h1><\/div>

Azoospermia is a condition in which no spermatozoa is found in the sample of ejaculation. It is one of the most important causes of male infertility and its diagnosis is made through sperm analysis, i.e. the spermogram.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t

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The finding of azoospermia does not necessarily mean that there is no possibility of having a child. In several cases, with the correct investigation and the appropriate techniques, surgical sperm recovery can be performed, which can then be used in assisted reproduction therapy, mainly by the method of microinsemination.
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What is Azoospermia?<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>
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Azoospermia is defined as Absence of sperm in sperm<\/b> after laboratory analysis. It is usually confirmed by repetitive sperm count to rule out the possibility of a transient finding.<\/p>\n

About 1% of men experience azoospermia, while the percentage is higher among men investigated for infertility.<\/p>\n

The diagnosis is made when, after the appropriate processing of the sample in the laboratory, no spermatozoa are found. Beyond that, the next step is to investigate why<\/b> There are no sperm in ejaculation.<\/p>\n

Types of azoospermia<\/b><\/p>\n

There are two main mechanisms that can lead to azoospermia:<\/p>\n

Obstructive azoospermia<\/b><\/p>\n

In obstructive azoospermia, the testicles produce sperm, but these cannot reach ejaculation due to obstruction or interruption in their transport route.<\/p>\n

The obstruction may be located in the epididymis, the seminal duct, or another part of the reproductive system. It may be due to previous infections, inflammations, surgeries, congenital abnormalities or other factors.<\/p>\n

In these cases, because sperm production is often maintained, the chances of finding sperm with surgical recovery may be good.<\/p>\n

Non-obstructive azoospermia<\/b><\/p>\n

In non-obstructive azoospermia, the problem is mainly Production of sperm from the testicles<\/b>. That is, the testicles either do not produce any sperm or produce a very small number, which does not appear in the sperm of ejaculation.<\/p>\n

Non-obstructive azoospermia may be related to genetic, hormonal or other factors. In these cases the investigation is particularly important, since the probability of finding sperm depends on the underlying cause and condition of the testicular function.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t

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How do you Investigate<\/em> Cases of azoospermia?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>
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When azoospermia is diagnosed, a comprehensive evaluation by a specialized group is necessary. The man is referred for Urological\/Andrological Assessment<\/b>, with the aim of determining the type of azoospermia, identifying a possible cause and designing the appropriate method of sperm recovery.<\/p>\n

The investigation includes:<\/p>\n