How to get pregnant with a lack of sperm?
50% of sperm and 50% of egg are involved in getting pregnant, and of course, 30% of sperm, 30% of egg and 30% of unknown factors are involved in infertility.
Conceiving in the absence of sperm, also called “azoospermia”, is a major challenge for fertility. This problem can be caused by various factors that need to be carefully examined by a specialist doctor. In the following, we mention different treatment methods and available options for people who face these conditions:
- Drug treatment
Some types of azoospermia may be due to hormonal imbalance or medication problems. In this situation, the doctor may use hormonal drugs such as clomiphene or other drugs to stimulate sperm production. This method is effective if sperm production in the testicles is temporarily reduced.
- Varicocele surgery
Varicocele is one of the common causes of decreased sperm production. In this situation, varicose veins around the testicles increase the temperature and decrease the quality of sperms. Varicocele surgery can help improve sperm quality. This surgery involves closing the varicose veins that disrupt the blood supply to the testicles.
- TESE surgery
TESE (Testicular Sperm Extraction) surgery is used in cases where sperms are not present in the semen but are produced in the testicles. In this procedure, the surgeon removes a small sample of testicular tissue to find sperm. If viable sperm is found, it can be used for artificial insemination or IVF (in vitro fertilization) procedures.
- Use of donated sperm
For people who do not produce any viable sperm and other methods have not been successful, using donated sperm is an effective option. This method includes the use of sperm donated from the sperm bank for artificial insemination. This solution may be suitable for couples who want to have children but do not have usable sperm.
- Other methods and new developments
Artificial Insemination (IUI): This method involves the direct injection of sperm into the uterus and can be useful in some cases.
IVF and ICSI method: these two methods are used for ectopic fertilization. In ICSI (direct sperm injection into the egg), even one sperm can be enough for fertilization.
New biotechnologies: Genetic advances and stem cells are promising. Some researches are investigating ways to produce artificial sperm from stem cells.
conclusion
Despite the challenges faced by men who face the problem of lack of sperm, medical science has made significant advances in the field of treating this problem. From hormonal drugs and reconstructive surgeries to the use of advanced technologies such as TESE and IVF, each of these methods can be suitable options for achieving pregnancy. For the best results, it is necessary to see a fertility doctor so that a treatment plan tailored to individual conditions can be provided
