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How is the treatment of azoospermia?

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In order to determine which is the best treatment, it is necessary to distinguish the type of azoospermia with which we are, that is, we must determine if we are dealing with a case of secretory azoospermia (non-obstructive azoospermia ) or obstructive azoospermia . In addition, we must bear in mind that there are numerous cases of irreversible azoospermia, that is, situations in which we will not be able to obtain sperm in the ejaculate despite the treatment given. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. Natural treatment 2. Hormone treatment 3. Surgical treatment 4. Questions from users 4.1. Is the reversal of the vasectomy painful? 4.2. If azoospermia can not be resolved, what are the options for achieving pregnancy? 5. Recommended reading 6. Bibliography 7. Authors and collaborators Natural treatment If the azoospermia is secretory and originated by a problem of stress or by consuming a drug, it would be...

How is it possible to achieve pregnancy with azoospermia?

Natural pregnancy in a woman whose partner has secretory or obstructive azoospermia is not possible. However, when the treatments applied do not allow solving the problem, assisted reproduction offers a series of options that allow achieving pregnancy through in vitro fertilization techniques. We talk about them in this article. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. Sperm aspiration 1.1. TABLE 1.2. WEIGHT 1.3. TESA 2. Testicular biopsy 3. Donation of semen 4. Questions from users 4.1. If my husband has absolute azoospermia, should we consider donating semen as the only option so that I can get pregnant? 4.2. After 11 years with a vasectomy done, can I have children of my own if I have a testicular biopsy? 5. Recommended reading 6. Authors and collaborators Sperm aspiration In men suffering from obstructive azoospermia, we do not see sperm in the ejaculate but there is sperm production in the testicle. ...

Fight against AIDS: HIV infection through semen

World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1, or rather, the world day of the fight against AIDS, a disease that affects thousands of people around the world and that today has no definitive cure, although yes treatment to alleviate the symptoms. It is caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). In this article we will explain the different forms of transmission of the disease, but we will focus on detailing how AIDS is transmitted through sperm. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. AIDS infection 1.1. Sex without protection 2. HIV in sperm 3. HIV and assisted reproduction 4. User questions 4.1. What is the probability of HIV infection with a condom? 4.2. Is it possible to spread HIV by rubbing the genitals? 4.3. Is there a risk of HIV infection due to an accidental puncture? 4.4. Is there a probability of HIV infection due to condom breakage? 4.5. Can you make HIV particles in the pre-seminal fluid? 5. Auth...

Economic compensation in the donation of semen

In Spain through the law of assisted reproduction, it is not allowed to pay directly for donating semen. The main characteristic of donation is that it is an altruistic act performed in solidarity with people who can not have offspring. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index 1. Law 14/20016 2. Payments for the donation of semen 3. Authors and collaborators Law 14/20016 What happens in the case of the donation of semen and ovules, is that the clinics decide to give an economic reward for the inconvenience generated to the donor throughout the process. These discomforts are the numerous urine and blood tests required and the continuous visits to the reproduction clinics. Payments for the donation of semen The donation of sperm lasts approximately 6 months, although this may vary depending on the center, on a regular basis (weekly) the donor goes to the clinic with about 3-5 days of abstinence so that the donation is made wit...

Sperm selection

Many couples have difficulty in forming a family, if after more than a year looking for pregnancy, it does not arrive should resort to a fertility clinic. Assisted reproduction techniques allow many couples to finally achieve the desired pregnancy. Once the couple visits the specialist, after analyzing their case in a specific way, the doctor recommends the best treatment, with which the couple will have a greater chance of success. The key to this success lies in the fact that women undergo ovarian stimulation and in men a selection of sperm is performed. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index Selection of sperm 1. Types of sperm selection 1.1. Natural selection of sperm 1.2. Selection in the laboratory 2. Authors and collaborators Types of sperm selection The main assisted reproduction techniques are artificial insemination, conventional IVF and ICSI, in all these techniques a sperm selection is made, called sperm ca...

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How is the amount of sperm in the semen analyzed?

To determine how many sperm there are in an ejaculation it is necessary to make a semengram. This diagnostic test of male fertility allows to assess if there is a sufficient concentration of sperm to achieve a natural pregnancy, in addition to other seminal parameters. The amount of sperm in the semen of the male is important at the time of getting a pregnancy since many die during the way to the egg. The vagina, the passage through the cervix and the arrival to the fallopian tubes are a biological gynaecine in which many sperm do not reach the destination, so it is important to start the race with a good sperm concentration. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index How is the amount of sperm in an ejaculate analyzed? 1. The spermatic count 2. Normal values 3. Low amount of sperm 3.1. Causes 4. Questions from users 4.1. What is the optimum amount of sperm that a semen sample should have? 4.2. How many sperm does a m...

Improve sperm quality

The quality of sperm can be improved by avoiding the factors that influence male infertility and insisting on those that favor male fertility. Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article. Index Improve sperm quality 1. Factors that influence seminal quality 1.1. Tobacco, alcohol, drugs and anti-drug 1.2. feeding 1.3. Regular physical activity 1.4. Wear tight-fitting clothes 1.5. Use of mobile and computer 1.6. Stress In most cases, male infertility is caused by a poor quality of the semen, usually due to a low concentration of sperm and / or poor sperm mobility . These seminal problems are those that hinder or even prevent in many cases, the fertilization of the ovule and pregnancy. Increase male fertility A man with poor seminal quality will have more or less chance of making his partner pregnant, depending on the existence of a female factor associated with the male problem. Factors that influence seminal quality It has...