{"id":412,"date":"2025-10-08T10:57:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T10:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/?page_id=412"},"modified":"2025-12-13T08:21:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T08:21:32","slug":"zero-sperm-count-azoospermia-pesa-tesa-tese-micro-tese","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/?page_id=412","title":{"rendered":"ZERO SPERM COUNT \u2013 AZOOSPERMIA (PESA \/ TESA \/ TESE \/ Micro TESE)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"412\" class=\"elementor elementor-412\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-72a9ce2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"72a9ce2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fe7fecc\" data-id=\"fe7fecc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b5d875 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b5d875\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Zero Sperm Count - Azoospermia \u2013 NIL count\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-022d302 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"022d302\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f3ecc5b\" data-id=\"f3ecc5b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37566d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"37566d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=YFc3iL_EFXo&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-15f5ab2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"15f5ab2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-65595e8\" data-id=\"65595e8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2542260 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2542260\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Azoospermia \u2013 Nil Report, Still Full of Hope<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ef1ba5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ef1ba5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"540\"><strong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"254\">Azoospermia<\/strong> refers to the <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"298\">complete absence of sperm<\/strong> in the ejaculated semen. This condition naturally leads to infertility, as fertilization cannot occur without sperm. The diagnosis should always be <strong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"498\">confirmed through at least three semen analyses<\/strong> performed at a <strong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"537\">reliable laboratory<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"881\">At <strong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"570\">Sarkar Hospital, Agra<\/strong>, we have extensive experience in <strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"645\">successfully treating azoospermic men<\/strong> and helping them become fathers <strong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"702\">with their own sperm<\/strong>. Each case is approached with <strong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"774\">personalized and need-based treatment<\/strong>, combining <strong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"843\">medical, surgical, IVF\u2013ICSI, or integrated approaches<\/strong> to optimize the chances of success.<\/p><p data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1172\">It\u2019s important to understand that <strong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"967\">normal physical features or sexual performance<\/strong>\u2014such as facial hair growth, muscle build, or normal intercourse\u2014<strong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1082\">do not necessarily indicate normal sperm count<\/strong>. Only a <strong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1124\">microscopic semen examination<\/strong> can confirm the presence or absence of sperm.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-32abc5d\" data-id=\"32abc5d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0bedfa0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0bedfa0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6651002\" data-id=\"6651002\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-655d7e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"655d7e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1505\">Many men diagnosed with azoospermia can still <strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1260\">father their own biological children<\/strong>. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, the next step is to determine the <strong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1349\">underlying cause<\/strong> and evaluate treatment options, which may include <strong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1476\">medications, surgery, or advanced assisted reproductive techniques (ART)<\/strong> such as <strong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1502\">IVF with ICSI<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1726\">Even men who have undergone <strong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1574\">vasectomy (voluntary sterilization)<\/strong> can regain fertility\u2014either through <strong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1647\">microsurgical vasectomy reversal<\/strong> or by <strong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1699\">retrieving sperm directly from the testes<\/strong> for use in <strong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1723\">IVF\u2013ICSI<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0735f98 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0735f98\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cfc3f9d\" data-id=\"cfc3f9d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0f0821 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0f0821\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Symptoms of Azoospermia<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4d5bc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4d5bc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"547\"><strong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"227\">Azoospermia<\/strong>, the medical condition marked by the <strong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"298\">absence of sperm in the semen<\/strong>, often shows <strong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"346\">no visible or obvious symptoms<\/strong>. Most men discover the condition only after experiencing <strong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"432\">difficulty in conceiving<\/strong>. However, certain signs or associated conditions may point toward azoospermia or underlying reproductive issues:<\/p><ul data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"1289\"><li data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"698\"><p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"698\"><strong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"567\">Infertility:<\/strong> The most common indication of azoospermia is the <strong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"651\">inability to achieve pregnancy<\/strong>, even after regular unprotected intercourse.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"888\"><p data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"888\"><strong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"722\">Pain or Swelling:<\/strong> Some men may experience <strong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"773\">discomfort or swelling<\/strong> in the <strong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"805\">testicles or scrotum<\/strong>, which can signal an underlying problem affecting sperm production or transport.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1071\"><p data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1071\"><strong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"914\">Sexual Dysfunction:<\/strong> Issues such as <strong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"954\">erectile dysfunction<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"974\">reduced libido<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"999\">low semen volume<\/strong> may be linked to <strong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1040\">hormonal imbalances<\/strong> or structural abnormalities.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1289\"><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1289\"><strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1098\">Hormonal Imbalances:<\/strong> Signs like <strong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1126\">gynecomastia<\/strong> (enlarged breast tissue in men), <strong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1171\">fatigue<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1210\">changes in muscle mass or mood<\/strong> may indicate <strong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1249\">hormonal disturbances<\/strong> that interfere with sperm production<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d38517f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d38517f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Causes of Azoospermia<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16af312 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16af312\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Azoospermia can be caused by a variety of factors, broadly categorized into obstructive and non-obstructive types:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d47e56e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d47e56e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"525\"><strong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"523\">1. Obstructive Azoospermia<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"731\">This form of azoospermia happens when there is a <strong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"596\">physical blockage<\/strong> that prevents sperm from mixing with semen during ejaculation, even though the testes produce sperm normally. Common causes include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"1306\"><li data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"870\"><p data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"870\"><strong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"749\">Vasectomy:<\/strong> A common male sterilization procedure that cuts or seals the vas deferens, stopping sperm from reaching the ejaculate.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1029\"><p data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1029\"><strong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"916\">Congenital Absence of the Vas Deferens:<\/strong> A genetic condition where the vas deferens (the tube carrying sperm from the testicles) is missing from birth.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1170\"><p data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1170\"><strong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1047\">Infections:<\/strong> Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or other infections may cause <strong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1146\">inflammation and scarring<\/strong>, leading to blockage.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1306\"><p data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1306\"><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1205\">Post-Surgical Complications:<\/strong> Prior surgeries in the scrotal or pelvic area can result in scar tissue formation and obstruction.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1349\"><strong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1347\">2. Non-Obstructive Azoospermia<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1504\">In this type, the issue lies in <strong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1402\">sperm production<\/strong> within the testes or due to <strong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1454\">hormonal imbalances<\/strong> that regulate fertility. Common causes include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"2115\"><li data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1677\"><p data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1677\"><strong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1530\">Genetic Disorders:<\/strong> Conditions such as <strong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1574\">Klinefelter syndrome<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1607\">Y chromosome microdeletions<\/strong>, or other genetic abnormalities can interfere with sperm formation.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1833\"><p data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1833\"><strong data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1704\">Hormonal Imbalances:<\/strong> Problems in the <strong data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1756\">pituitary gland or hypothalamus<\/strong> can affect testosterone and other hormones essential for sperm production.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1966\"><p data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1966\"><strong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1858\">Testicular Damage:<\/strong> Injury, infections like <strong data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1901\">mumps orchitis<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1927\">testicular cancer<\/strong> can impair normal sperm development.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2115\"><p data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2115\"><strong data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1995\">Environmental Factors:<\/strong> Prolonged exposure to <strong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2050\">toxins, radiation, chemicals<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2076\">high temperatures<\/strong> can reduce or stop sperm production.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f17d34 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7f17d34\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-dd1747d\" data-id=\"dd1747d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab01686 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ab01686\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/donor-services.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-360\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/donor-services.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/donor-services-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/donor-services-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d43341b\" data-id=\"d43341b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da8ba13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da8ba13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diagnosis of azoospermia<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c03d3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c03d3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The diagnosis of azoospermia is made during an infertility consultation, which in men systematically includes a spermogram. This examination consists of analyzing the content of the ejaculate (semen), evaluating various parameters and comparing the results with the standards established by the WHO.<\/p><p>In the event of azoospermia, no sperm is found after centrifugation of the entire ejaculate. To make the diagnosis, however, it is necessary to perform one or even two other spermograms, each 3 months apart, because spermatogenesis (sperm production cycle) lasts about 72 days. In the absence of sperm production over 2 to 3 consecutive cycles, the diagnosis of azoospermia will be made.<\/p><p>Various additional examinations will be carried out to refine the diagnosis and try to identify the cause of azoospermia:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a6d6770 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a6d6770\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a63a68f\" data-id=\"a63a68f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89c0ea0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89c0ea0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"823\"><p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"823\">Clinical Examination:<br data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"560\" \/>A thorough physical examination is performed, including palpation of the testes to assess their consistency and size, measurement of testicular volume, and examination of the epididymis and vas deferens to detect any abnormalities or obstructions.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1165\"><p data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1165\">Seminal Biochemistry:<br data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"855\" \/>A biochemical analysis of semen evaluates secretions like fructose, zinc, citrate, carnitine, and acid phosphatases from glands such as the seminal vesicles, prostate, and epididymis. Alterations in these secretions can help identify the site and nature of a blockage in the reproductive tract.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1510\"><p data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1371\">Hormonal Assessment:<br data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1196\" \/>A blood test is done to measure key reproductive hormones, including FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone), testosterone, thyroid hormones, and prolactin.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1510\"><li data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1429\"><p data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1429\">High FSH levels may indicate testicular damage.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1510\"><p data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1510\">Low FSH levels suggest dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1699\"><p data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1699\">Serological Testing:<br data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1541\" \/>Blood tests are performed to detect infections such as Chlamydia or other pathogens that could cause inflammation or damage in the reproductive tract.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1896\"><p data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1896\">Scrotal Ultrasound:<br data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1729\" \/>A high-resolution ultrasound helps visualize the testes, epididymis, and vas deferens, allowing detection of structural abnormalities, cysts, or blockages.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"2107\"><p data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"2107\">Genetic Testing and Karyotype Analysis:<br data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1946\" \/>Chromosomal studies and Y-chromosome microdeletion testing may be done to identify genetic abnormalities affecting sperm production or transport.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2340\"><p data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2340\">Testicular Biopsy:<br data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2136\" \/>A minimally invasive procedure, performed under local anesthesia, in which a small tissue sample from the testis is examined microscopically to evaluate sperm production and testicular health.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2539\"><p data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2539\">Imaging of the Pituitary Gland:<br data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2382\" \/>In selected cases, an X-ray or MRI scan of the pituitary gland may be recommended if a hormonal or central cause of azoospermia is suspected.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-aae97f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aae97f1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ed1d37e\" data-id=\"ed1d37e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a938953 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a938953\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Genetic testing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03d4bf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03d4bf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"listing1\"><li>Genetic counselling and chromosome analysis are recommended before starting treatment. The chromosome analysis is made from a blood sample and carried out by a human geneticist. The result is available after about two weeks. Apart from checking for the normal chromosomes, micro deletion of the Y chromosome is also checked. A Z F region on the Y chromosome in male is responsible for sperm production. Detection of abnormality in this region can help us diagnose and prognosticate the treatment..<\/li><li>A gene defect causing cystic fibrosis disease of the lung is common in patients with absent vas. The gene is studied before using the sperm from a man with absent vas to rule out this possibility.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-46c6a04\" data-id=\"46c6a04\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-501a978 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"501a978\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo-1510154221590-ff63e90a136f-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-416\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo-1510154221590-ff63e90a136f-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo-1510154221590-ff63e90a136f-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo-1510154221590-ff63e90a136f-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo-1510154221590-ff63e90a136f-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo-1510154221590-ff63e90a136f-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f55b10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f55b10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Azoospermia treatment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aac406e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aac406e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment by medicines<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00c33b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"00c33b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"876\"><strong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"876\">1. Hormone Deficiency<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1025\">In cases where <strong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"941\">azoospermia is caused by a hormonal imbalance<\/strong>, hormone replacement or stimulation therapy can restore natural sperm production.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1527\"><li data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1119\"><p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1119\">Specific <strong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1072\">hormones are given as medicines<\/strong> to supplement or replace deficient hormones.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1238\"><p data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1238\">Treatment is typically continued for <strong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1184\">a minimum of 3 months<\/strong> and monitored through regular progress evaluations.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1320\"><p data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1320\">In properly selected patients, <strong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1317\">normal sperm production resumes naturally<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1377\"><p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1377\">Pregnancy can occur through <strong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1374\">natural intercourse<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1482\"><p data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1482\">Sperm production may decline after stopping the therapy, but <strong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1464\">semen can be frozen<\/strong> for future use.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1527\"><p data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1527\">The treatment can be repeated if needed.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1671\">At <strong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1551\">Sarkar Hospital<\/strong>, we have successfully treated numerous men with hormone-related azoospermia, helping them <strong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1670\">become fathers naturally<\/strong>.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1694\"><strong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1694\">2. Infection<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1763\">When azoospermia results from infection of the reproductive tract:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"2035\"><li data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1856\"><p data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1856\">Diagnosis is made through <strong data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1853\">detailed history, physical examination, and semen culture<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1931\"><p data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1931\"><strong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1887\">Drug sensitivity testing<\/strong> identifies the most effective antibiotic.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2035\"><p data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2035\">A <strong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1974\">long course of targeted medication<\/strong> can completely clear the infection and restore sperm flow<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3df5c06 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3df5c06\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3a91461\" data-id=\"3a91461\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b187df4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b187df4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment by surgery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71b1c9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71b1c9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2106\"><strong data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2106\">1. Vas Opening Operations<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2196\">In men with <strong data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2151\">blockage of the vas deferens<\/strong>, surgery may help restore sperm transport.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2860\"><li data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2281\"><p data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2281\">The <strong data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2219\">vas deferens<\/strong> is a fine tube carrying sperm from the testes to the semen.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2380\"><p data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2380\">Blockage can occur anywhere along its length, making precise diagnosis and repair challenging.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2499\"><p data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2499\">The surgery must be performed using <strong data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2447\">microsurgical techniques<\/strong> under a microscope by highly skilled specialists.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2619\"><p data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2619\">Though possible, this surgery is <strong data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2560\">technically demanding<\/strong>, and results may vary depending on the extent of damage.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2752\"><p data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2752\">With the <strong data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2664\">excellent success of IVF\u2013ICSI<\/strong>, most patients now prefer these less invasive fertility solutions over major surgery.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2860\"><p data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2860\">However, for men with <strong data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2799\">previous vasectomy<\/strong>, vas reopening surgery can still offer excellent outcomes.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-70f32c7\" data-id=\"70f32c7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd6d4ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dd6d4ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/istockphoto-2158835167-612x612-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-417\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/istockphoto-2158835167-612x612-1.webp 612w, https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/istockphoto-2158835167-612x612-1-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-979a32e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"979a32e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dfb889b\" data-id=\"dfb889b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5ebe7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5ebe7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2895\"><strong data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2895\">2. Varicocele Correction<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2981\">Varicocele is a <strong data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2945\">dilation of the scrotal veins<\/strong> that can affect sperm production.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3123\"><li data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3123\"><p data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3123\">It rarely causes complete azoospermia, but in <strong data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3048\">selected cases<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3085\">microsurgical varicocele repair<\/strong> can improve sperm recovery chances.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3160\"><strong data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3160\">3. Testes Fixation Surgery<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3243\">In some men, <strong data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3223\">testes fail to descend fully into the scrotum<\/strong> (cryptorchidism).<\/p><ul data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3420\"><li data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3328\"><p data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3328\"><strong data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3273\">Early surgical fixation<\/strong> of the testes in childhood helps preserve fertility.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3420\"><p data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3420\"><strong data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3361\">Late fixation in adulthood<\/strong>, however, is less effective in restoring sperm function.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e51a54b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e51a54b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3480\"><strong data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3480\">IVF\u2013ICSI with Sperm from Epididymis or Testes<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3629\">If no sperm is found in semen but present in the testes or epididymis, <strong data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3572\">sperm retrieval<\/strong> can be performed for use in <strong data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3626\">IVF with ICSI or IMSI<\/strong>.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3658\"><strong data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3658\">Procedure Overview<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"3659\" data-end=\"4161\"><li data-start=\"3659\" data-end=\"3774\"><p data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3774\">Sperm is collected directly from the <strong data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3733\">epididymis or testicular tissue<\/strong> through minimally invasive techniques.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3775\" data-end=\"3932\"><p data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3932\">Retrieved sperm or testicular tissue is <strong data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3843\">cryopreserved (frozen)<\/strong> in multiple portions for future IVF cycles, minimizing the need for repeated biopsies.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3933\" data-end=\"4101\"><p data-start=\"3935\" data-end=\"4101\">On the <strong data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"3966\">day of egg retrieval<\/strong>, the frozen sample is thawed, and viable sperm are selected to fertilize the eggs using <strong data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4098\">ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection)<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4161\"><p data-start=\"4104\" data-end=\"4161\"><strong data-start=\"4104\" data-end=\"4122\">Unused samples<\/strong> remain safely stored for future use.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4443\">If <strong data-start=\"4166\" data-end=\"4188\">no sperm are found<\/strong> during testicular examination, couples can still pursue parenthood using <strong data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4277\">donor sperm<\/strong>, available through <strong data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4338\">Sarkar Hospital\u2019s affiliated ART Bank<\/strong>, which maintains <strong data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4393\">fully tested, high-quality donors<\/strong> in compliance with legal and ethical standards.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"4445\" data-end=\"4467\"><strong data-start=\"4450\" data-end=\"4467\">Success Rates<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"4468\" data-end=\"4588\">When viable sperm are retrieved, <strong data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4523\">ICSI success rates<\/strong> are comparable to those achieved with normal ejaculated sperm.<\/p><ul data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"4848\"><li data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"4708\"><p data-start=\"4591\" data-end=\"4708\">Average <strong data-start=\"4599\" data-end=\"4636\">pregnancy success rates per cycle<\/strong> range from <strong data-start=\"4648\" data-end=\"4662\">55% to 60%<\/strong>, depending on additional fertility factors.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4709\" data-end=\"4848\"><p data-start=\"4711\" data-end=\"4848\">The success at <strong data-start=\"4726\" data-end=\"4745\">Sarkar Hospital<\/strong> is attributed to our <strong data-start=\"4767\" data-end=\"4801\">highly skilled embryology team<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"4806\" data-end=\"4845\">state-of-the-art IVF lab facilities<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-dce2014 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dce2014\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a2ac197\" data-id=\"a2ac197\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e656f20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e656f20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/istockphoto-2164378834-612x612-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-418\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/istockphoto-2164378834-612x612-1.webp 612w, https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/istockphoto-2164378834-612x612-1-300x228.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb9d7e8\" data-id=\"bb9d7e8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2594a27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2594a27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"4855\" data-end=\"4889\"><strong data-start=\"4859\" data-end=\"4889\">Sperm Retrieval Techniques<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"4891\" data-end=\"5116\">Depending on the site and likelihood of sperm presence, our fertility specialists choose the most appropriate and least invasive retrieval method. Only one side is examined initially \u2014 the other is explored only if necessary.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"5118\" data-end=\"5177\"><strong data-start=\"5123\" data-end=\"5177\">1. PESA (Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration)<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"5178\" data-end=\"5398\"><li data-start=\"5178\" data-end=\"5287\"><p data-start=\"5180\" data-end=\"5287\">A <strong data-start=\"5182\" data-end=\"5197\">fine needle<\/strong> is inserted into the epididymis, and <strong data-start=\"5235\" data-end=\"5253\">gentle suction<\/strong> retrieves the sperm-rich fluid.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5288\" data-end=\"5336\"><p data-start=\"5290\" data-end=\"5336\">No cuts, stitches, or dressing are required.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5337\" data-end=\"5398\"><p data-start=\"5339\" data-end=\"5398\">The patient can <strong data-start=\"5355\" data-end=\"5395\">resume normal activities immediately<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-de91c03 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"de91c03\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d7b450\" data-id=\"7d7b450\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c62202 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c62202\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"5400\" data-end=\"5446\"><strong data-start=\"5405\" data-end=\"5446\">2. TESA (Testicular Sperm Aspiration)<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5639\"><li data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5523\"><p data-start=\"5449\" data-end=\"5523\">A <strong data-start=\"5451\" data-end=\"5466\">fine needle<\/strong> aspirates testicular tubules directly from the testis.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5524\" data-end=\"5571\"><p data-start=\"5526\" data-end=\"5571\">Multiple aspirations can be done if needed.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5572\" data-end=\"5612\"><p data-start=\"5574\" data-end=\"5612\">No incision or sutures are required.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5613\" data-end=\"5639\"><p data-start=\"5615\" data-end=\"5639\">Recovery is immediate.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"5641\" data-end=\"5696\"><strong data-start=\"5646\" data-end=\"5696\">3. TESE (Testicular Sperm Extraction \u2013 Biopsy)<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"5697\" data-end=\"5879\"><li data-start=\"5697\" data-end=\"5762\"><p data-start=\"5699\" data-end=\"5762\">A <strong data-start=\"5701\" data-end=\"5719\">small incision<\/strong> is made to extract small tissue samples.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5763\" data-end=\"5813\"><p data-start=\"5765\" data-end=\"5813\">A single <strong data-start=\"5774\" data-end=\"5800\">self-dissolving stitch<\/strong> is placed.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5814\" data-end=\"5879\"><p data-start=\"5816\" data-end=\"5879\">The patient can <strong data-start=\"5832\" data-end=\"5876\">return to normal activities the next day<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"5881\" data-end=\"5945\"><strong data-start=\"5886\" data-end=\"5945\">4. Micro-TESE (Microscopic Testicular Sperm Extraction)<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"5946\" data-end=\"6205\"><li data-start=\"5946\" data-end=\"5999\"><p data-start=\"5948\" data-end=\"5999\">Conducted under <strong data-start=\"5964\" data-end=\"5996\">spinal or general anesthesia<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6000\" data-end=\"6104\"><p data-start=\"6002\" data-end=\"6104\">The testis is opened and examined under a <strong data-start=\"6044\" data-end=\"6067\">surgical microscope<\/strong> to locate sperm-producing tubules.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6105\" data-end=\"6205\"><p data-start=\"6107\" data-end=\"6205\">Offers the <strong data-start=\"6118\" data-end=\"6155\">highest chance of sperm retrieval<\/strong>, especially in <strong data-start=\"6171\" data-end=\"6202\">non-obstructive azoospermia<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23bdd8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23bdd8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advantage<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e07ac6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e07ac6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Maximum chance of locating viable sperm.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-116f159 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"116f159\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Disadvantage<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ddeaab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ddeaab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"listing1\"><li>It is a major operation<\/li><li>It requires major anaesthesia<\/li><li>It requires more exploration of the testis; hence chances of negative effect on testicular function are more.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zero Sperm Count &#8211; Azoospermia \u2013 NIL count https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YFc3iL_EFXo Azoospermia \u2013 Nil Report, Still Full of Hope Azoospermia refers to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-412","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=412"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/412\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1408,"href":"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/412\/revisions\/1408"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}