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Absence of sperm In the ejaculate is known as:

Absence of sperm In the ejaculate is known as: Correct Answer Azoospermia

Concept:

  • Aspermia is defined as a complete lack of semen with ejaculation, which is associated with infertility (Hence option 1 is correct).
  • The causes can be infection; Hormonal imbalance; congenital disorder; medication; retrograde ejaculation; and Iatrogenic aspermia.

 Additional Information

  • Azoospermia is defined as the absence of sperm in the ejaculate and is identified in 1% of all men and up to 10% of infertile males.
  • Asthenospermia: or asthenozoospermia characterized by reduced motility of sperm. It is a common cause of human male infertility.
  • Tetrazoospermia: is described as an increase in the concentration of abnormal sperms in the men's semen. It can be caused by Diabetes; Smoking; Injuries Vasectomy etc.

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