Testicles produce no sperm

At Stanford Health Care, we are leaders in azoospemria treatment and sperm extraction. Brown AY. If it is still not clear whether the problem lies within sperm production or sperm delivery through the reproductive tract, Dr. Then we use one or more of the following treatments:. A needle and syringe puncture the scrotal skin to pull sperm from the testicle. Often in these cases sperm can still be retrieved for use in assisted reproductive techniques.

Pituitary gland and hypothalamus The pituitary gland and the hypothalamus are located within the brain and control hormone production. If not corrected in early childhood, it can lead to malfunction of the testicles and reduced production of testosterone. What You Need to Know. This is called spermatogenesis. Reitano, putting it in perspective. Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the body doesn't produce enough of the hormone that plays a key role in masculine growth and development during puberty testosterone or enough sperm or both. We know the testicles are extremely pain-receptive, but they themselves aren't as sensitive to sexual pleasure as you might think.

Close Close Login. It all depends on your particular hormones and overall health. The medical term for blue balls is epididymal hypertension EH , and it happens when the blood vessels to the penis and testicles expand to make room for increased blood flow, Dr. Into Solo Play? You know, just like boobs.