symptoms

Occlusion can only be detected by examination of the vas deferens for example during an ultrasonography.

Back to top

cause

In men, the causes can include:

• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Scar tissue as a result of abdominal surgery
• Congenital diseases
• Vasectomy

Back to top

treatment

One available treatment option is called a vaso-vasectomy - a procedure in which the doctor removes the blockage to restore the continuity of the vas deferens, allowing sperm to flow from the testicles into the semen. A biopsy of the testicles can also be carried out to obtain sperm cells for IVF and ICSI.

Back to top