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Fertility Glossary

Obstructive azoospermia

Sperm are produced but cannot get out.

Male fertility

Blockage may follow vasectomy, infection, surgery or absence of the vas deferens from birth. Hormone levels and testicular size are usually normal, and sperm retrieval from the epididymis or testis is almost always successful.

Also known as: blocked tubes male, post-vasectomy azoospermia

Sources

  • Canadian Urological Association

Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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