What are the most common causes of Azoospermia?
Azoospermia is majorly caused by the following factors:
Genetic abnormalities: Y chromosome microdeletions, numerical chromosomal abnormalities (Klinefelter’s syndrome), structural chromosomal abnormalities
Alcohol or drug abuse: Too much alcohol intake can limit the body’s capacity to produce sperm cells, causing serious infertility concerns
Toxins present in the environment such as pesticides, heavy metals or solvents.
Abnormal Hormonal Levels: Low levels of testosterone in males, an important sex hormone affects sperm production.
Overweight and Obesity: Intake of too many calories as compared to the body’s requirement can lead distorted sperm production process.
Invasive Medical Treatments like radiotherapy and chemotherapy
Consumption of Anabolic Agents: These substances cause a strong decrease in the self-production of the hormones necessary for sperm production (FSH and LH), which leads to a decrease in sperm production. Even after years of abuse, the only thing that helps is hormone-boosting medication.