Isha Womens Hospital, India
Why semen analysis matters in fertility assessment
Why a semen analysis (sperm test) belongs in the first round of fertility testing, what the report measures, and why results can vary between samples.
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Azoospermia: what does zero sperm count mean?
What it means when no sperm are seen in a semen sample, how obstructive and non-obstructive causes differ, and which tests usually follow.
A report of zero sperm is frightening, but it is the start of an assessment rather than the end of it.
No sperm in the ejaculate does not automatically mean biological parenthood is impossible; in some cases sperm can be retrieved surgically for ICSI. Equally, retrieval does not always succeed, and genetic and hormone testing is normally advised first.
Key takeaways
- Azoospermia means no sperm were found in the sample; it is confirmed on repeat testing.
- Causes are broadly obstructive or non-obstructive, and assessment includes hormone and genetic tests.
- Surgical sperm retrieval is possible in selected cases but is never guaranteed to find sperm.
Related Antega guides
- Azoospermia: no sperm in the ejaculate
- Obstructive versus non-obstructive azoospermia
- Surgical sperm retrieval: PESA, TESA, TESE and micro-TESE
- Y-chromosome microdeletions
- Klinefelter syndrome and fertility
Use these guides for general background, and check the India organisations named on this page for local detail.
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References
- Isha Womens Hospital patient education video, India
This video was produced by Isha Womens Hospital, India and is shared for education only. It is not medical advice and does not replace guidance from your own doctor or fertility clinic. Naming an organisation does not imply a partnership with Antega.