My child suffered birth asphyxia
Birth asphyxia, also called asphyxia neonatorum, is the inability of an infant to establish regular respiration following birth. The condition results from an inadequate supply of oxygen to an infant while in the womb or during the delivery process. Birth asphyxia is considered a medical emergency and immediate steps must be taken to establish respiration. […]
Birth asphyxia, also called asphyxia neonatorum, is the inability of an infant to establish regular respiration following birth. The condition results from an inadequate supply of oxygen to an infant while in the womb or during the delivery process. Birth asphyxia is considered a medical emergency and immediate steps must be taken to establish respiration. Prompt treatment is essential to preventing long-term damage and fatality.
Asphyxia neonatorum can be caused by several factors that may occur in utero and during the delivery process. The mother’s health during pregnancy and delivery, directly impacts the overall health of the fetus. Physiological factors inside the womb may also contribute to the development of birth asphyxia. Once the child is born, the risk of asphyxia does not diminish until regular respiration is established.
While in the womb, the fetus’ first stool that is passed, known as meconium, can block the fetus airways, impeding the fetus’ ability to breathe. A compression of the umbilical cord can result in restricted blood flow which interferes with the foetus’ ability to breathe properly. Placental abruption occurs when there is a premature separation of the placenta from the uterus, which may lead to asphyxia. The mother’s condition prior to and during delivery also directly impacts the welfare of the foetus.
An infant born with low blood pressure, low blood cell count, or severe anaemia may experience difficulty with independent respiration. If an infant is in shock following delivery, his or her body may have low oxygen levels impeding regular respiration. A child born with lung or heart complications may have an increased risk of experiencing symptoms associated with birth asphyxia.
Each infant experiences asphyxia-related symptoms differently. Prior to delivery, a foetus may have highly acidic blood or an abnormal heart rate. Following birth, an infant with a low heart rate and shallow or weak breathing may be oxygen-deprived. If the infant has a bluish skin color, also known as cyanosis, or poor reflexes, it is likely due to birth asphyxia. A diagnosis of asphyxia is confirmed by the administration of basic tests which observe the infant’s heartbeat, colour, respiration, and reflexes.
When a newborn exhibits signs of asphyxia following delivery, the attending physician will check the infant’s airways for any obstruction. If no obstruction is found, assisted ventilation will be administered with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) which takes over the infant’s lung function. An infant’s prognosis is dependent on how long he or she was deprived of oxygen.
My semen has no sperm cells
I have done many tests but my semen is devoid of sperm cells. What could be the problem?
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Depending on how the sample of semen were taken from you, it could pose a challenge. If you transport your semen within a condom to a lab and depending on the interval of collection and providing it to the lab, chances are; you might have had sperm cells within the semen but they died in the process. Also, it is not every ejaculatory semen that contains sperm cells. You might have sperm cells. Another dimension is that absence of sperm cells in the semen could also be Azoospermia. It is one of the most severe forms of male factor infertility. It is a condition in which a man has no sperm in his ejaculate.
There are two types of Azoospermia:
Obstructive Azoospermia: It accounts for about 40% of all cases of azoospermia. It occurs when a blockage in the duct system prevents sperm from mixing with semen. These obstruction may be present in the vas deferens or epididymis. (Pathway of the sperm cells from testes to the Urethra).
Non-Obstructive Azoospermia: It accounts for about 60% of all cases of azoospermia. It occurs when there is a problem with the actual production of sperm within the body. It is often the result of hormonal imbalances.
This problem requires thorough assessment.