Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Nonobstructive azoospermia

Primary testicular failure

The diagnosis is based on reduction in testicular size and elevation of serum FSH levels. 

It is the most common cause of male infertility due to oligozoospermia. 

May be due to:
  • Cryptorchidism
  • Torsion
  • Trauma
  • Orchitis
  • Chromosome disorders (Klinefelter’s syndrome, Y-chromosome microdeletions)
  • Systemic disease
  • Radiotherapy or chemotherapy
  • Idiopathic (66%) 

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