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CLINICALPATHOLOGY-48
FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE (FSH) level in the blood of an infertile male provides important information about the CAUSE of azoospermia. ELEVATED FSH in azoospermia indicates:
A. Obstructive azoospermia (blocked vas deferens or ejaculatory duct)
B. Primary TESTICULAR FAILURE (non-obstructive azoospermia — the testis is failing to produce sperm)
C. Pituitary failure causing secondary hypogonadism
D. Hormonal deficiency that can be easily corrected with FSH injections
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