No sperm because of varicocele

The definition of Azoospermia is the absence of sperm in the ejaculate, meaning no sperm are found in the fluid on a routine semen analysis. Some of the Azoospermia symptoms may involve: Problems with sexual function: such as lack of sexual drive or difficulty maintaining an erection erectile dysfunction. Some men with Azoospermia actually have small amounts of sperm in the semen, but there are so few that they are missed on routine examination by physicians who may not specialize exclusively in conditions affecting male fertility. When a male fertility expert is consulted as a result of an Azoospermia diagnosis, he or she will perform more detailed examinations involving special equipment and techniques.

A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins that transport oxygen-depleted blood away from the testicle. A varicocele VAR-ih-koe-seel is an enlargement of the veins within the loose bag of skin that holds your testicles scrotum. A varicocele is similar to a varicose vein you might see in your leg. Varicoceles are a common cause of low sperm production and decreased sperm quality, which can cause infertility. However, not all varicoceles affect sperm production.

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Varicocele is among the most common causes of male infertility. It is also one of the most controversial issues in the field of Andrology, especially regarding why, when and to whom varicocelectomy should be applied. Many experts believe that the surgical repair of varicocele should be applied only in a meticulously selected group of infertile men, although there are no generally accepted criteria.