Secretory azoospermia is the complete absence of spermatozoa in the ejaculate due to an alteration in spermatogenesis, that is, in the sperm manufacturing process.
The causes of secretory azoospermia, also known as excretory azoospermia, are diverse. Some of them are listed below:
- Congenital problems.
- Hormonal alterations.
- Genetic disorders.
- Testicular problems.
- Childhood diseases.
- Oncological treatments of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Read the full article on: What Is Secretory or Non-Obstructive Azoospermia? ( 52).
By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Rut Gómez de Segura M.D. (gynecologist) and Romina Packan (invitra staff).
Last Update: 10/02/2023
