BLOCKED TUBES (Epididymis
and Vas deferens): Sperm produce by the testes are transported via the Epididymis
and vas deferens to the penis where they are ejaculated. These tubes or ducts
are not only used as passage way for the sperm, but also serve as the route of
development because as the sperm moves through these route , they are
introduced to proteins and growth components which in turn become the semen we
all can see when excreted or ejaculated. Infertility can occur when there is a
defect on these tracts or ducts or tubes. It is important to note that the
tubes may be blocked due to the following:
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Blockage
due to infection: sexual transmitted infections such as gonorrhea,
syphilis, Chlamydia etc. can result in the blockage of the tube.
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Chromosomal abnormalities: the tube may
also be blocked due to particular chromosomal infections known as klinefeters
syndrome- a situation where a male has an abnormal pair of Chromosome XXY
rather than the normal XY. Men with XXY Chromosomes have normal genitals,
secrete a good amount of testosterone but their Seminiferous tubule are
abnormal. It is also known as seminiferous tubule Dysgenesis.
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Blockage
due to Surgery: This is made possible when a man underwent a surgery that
results in the blockage of the vas deferens knowingly or unknowingly.
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Trauma:
Injury on the genital can block the ducts.
SOLUTIONS
Men whose duct or tubes are blocked can undergo surgery to
remove such blockage. This procedure has proven successful over the years in
restoring free flow of the sperm through the ducts but it is important to note
that pregnancy rate is relatively low. Hence, in order to achieve high rate of
pregnancy, sperm can be collected surgically and transferred to the woman using
the various Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART).
If you have any questions or enquiry or
counseling need based on the above issues, please kindly contact: The Hope Valley international Fertility Clinic @:
Opposite Treasure Gardens, Plot
31,Block 113,Gbemileke Akinsonwon Street,3rd or Ikate Roundabout Lekki Phase 1,Lagos-Epe express
Way, Lagos,Tel: 08088753061,
08033069466
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