GB04.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Azoospermia

Description

Any condition of the genital system affecting males, caused by obstruction of the reproductive tract, abnormal hormone levels, testicular failure, or inadequate production of spermatozoa. These conditions are characterised by the absence of a measurable level of sperm cells in semen, and very low levels of fertility. Confirmation is by the absence of spermatozoa in the sediment of a centrifuged sample of ejaculate.

Index terms

  • Azoospermia
  • absent sperm
  • aspermatogenesis
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  • azoospermatism
  • hypospermatogenesis
  • infertility due to azoospermia
  • Postvasectomy azoospermia
  • Obstructive azoospermia
  • Azoospermia in aplasia of deferent ducts
  • Anorchid azoospermia
  • Other forms of azoospermia

Exclusions from above levels

  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
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  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

  • GB04.Y – Other specified male infertility
  • GB04.Z – Male infertility, unspecified

Foundation entity

Azoospermia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/532688254

Part of: GB04: Male infertility › 16: Diseases of the genitourinary system