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Suggest Diagnostic Tests For Azoospermia

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Posted on Thu, 24 Dec 2015
Question: Hi Doctor,

Myself Mr. Siva XXXXXXX I have been suffering from Azoospermia. I consulted a doctor with all my previous reports, based on reports he suspected it as Obstructive Azoospermia and suggested for the below test
>>>"Transrectal Ultrasonography (TRUS), to rule out the blockage by giving more careful visualization of all spermatic ducts and channels"<<<<<<
Could you please suggest some good diagnostic center or hospital in XXXXXXX where the above mentioned test can be done?

Thanks in advance.
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It can be done in any reputed hospital like XXXXXXX asia hospital etc.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

You have been suggested right investigation for suspected obstructive azoospermia.
TRUS is able to visualize ducts from near.
It can be done in any reputed hospital like XXXXXXX asia hospital etc.
Every radiologist are supposed to be expert in this investigation and you can choose any one.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (5 hours later)
Thank you for the quick response doctor.

I have inquired many places (including XXXXXXX asia") but they confirmed it is not available.
Can you also please let me know what is the procedure for this scan?
Is there any preparation required before going to take this scan?
Is it Painful?

Thanks in Advance.
Regards,
Siva
doctor
Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Lubricant and anesthetic jelly are applied over the probe to alleviate pain

Detailed Answer:
Hello

You can enquire other places.I am sure you will find trained person in XXXXXXX
In this procedure,ultrasound probe is inserted through anus after proper bowel preparation.
It may take 15-20 mins for entire procedure.
Some anxious patient may require anxiolytic.
Lubricant and anesthetic jelly are applied over the probe to alleviate pain.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Diagnostic Tests For Azoospermia

Brief Answer: It can be done in any reputed hospital like XXXXXXX asia hospital etc. Detailed Answer: Hello You have been suggested right investigation for suspected obstructive azoospermia. TRUS is able to visualize ducts from near. It can be done in any reputed hospital like XXXXXXX asia hospital etc. Every radiologist are supposed to be expert in this investigation and you can choose any one. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX