What happens if the ejaculatory duct is blocked?
A blockage in the ejaculatory ducts means sperm cannot get into the ejaculate (the thick, white fluid containing sperm). Blocked ejaculatory ducts can be one of the causes of zero sperm count (obstructive azoospermia). Without treatment, men with this condition have a low chance of conceiving a biological child.
How do you know if your ejaculatory duct is blocked?
What are the signs and symptoms of ejaculatory duct obstruction?Low volume of ejaculate (less than 1.5 milliliters).Low sperm output and/or low sperm count.Pain during or after sex.Pain in your prostate.Blood in your semen (this is called hematospermia).Blood in your urine (blood in your pee is called hematuria).More items...•
Can sperm blockage be fixed?
Ejaculatory duct blockage can be treated surgically. A cystoscope is passed into the urethra (the tube inside the penis) and a small incision is made in the ejaculatory duct. This gets sperm into the semen in about 65 out of 100 men.
How common is ejaculatory duct obstruction?
Ejaculatory duct obstruction (EDO) is a rare condition present in up to 5% of infertile men.
How do you clear a sperm blockage?
Your Urologist can effectively treat your ejaculatory duct obstruction by transurethral resection of the ejaculatory duct, or TURED. This is an outpatient procedure performed endoscopically, with instruments inserted into your penis. First, the doctor will inject dye into your seminal vesicle.
How can I unblock my sperm?
The only condition which does not have a surgical cure is the complete absence of the vas deferens. Transurethral resection of ejaculatory duct (TURED) surgery, vasoepididymostomy, and microsurgical vasovasostomies may be performed to unblock the sperm transportation ducts.