Dr. Parviz Kavoussi lectures as part of UCI Men’s Health Course

UCI International Men's Health Course

The University of California at Irvine hosts a course covering important topics in men’s health annually with experts from across the country to give lectures on topics of their expertise.  Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was invited to teach on the intranasal testosterone replacement therapy that can allow for maintenance of sperm production while on exogenous testosterone […]

Dr. Parviz Kavoussi writes commentary on varicocele repair outcome study in infertile men

Varicoceles, abnormally dilated veins around the testicle, are the most common correctable diagnosis in infertile men. There have been a large number of studies revealing the adverse impact on a man’s fertility and the potential improvements with a microsurgical repair of the varicocele.  As Dr. Parviz Kavoussi performs multiple varicocele repairs week in, week out, […]

Dr. Parviz Kavoussi reviews abstracts for Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgery meeting

The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgery holds an annual scientific meeting to present the latest and greatest in minimally invasive surgery.  As an established leader in robotic microsurgery, Dr. Parviz Kavoussi has been charged with the task to review the scientific abstracts submitted to the meeting for their merit for acceptance or rejection into the meeting […]

Dr. Parviz Kavoussi named outstanding reviewer by TAU.

Translational Andrology and Urology - Parviz Kavoussi

Translational Andrology and Urology is a highly reputable scientific journal focused on male reproductive medicine.  Dr. Parviz Kavoussi has served as a reviewer for this journal for some time.  As a scientific reviewer, the task is to assess studies that are submitted to a journal for publication for the soundness of the methodology used to […]

The Impact of Sexual Transmitted Infections on Fertility

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Infertility

A growing concern is the rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the US within the last year. Preliminary data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reveal 2.5 million reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in 2021 “with no signs of slowing”. Experts state that the spike in STIs over the last couple […]

The Importance of In-House Andrology Lab Services

In-house Andrology Services

An andrology lab provides key services required for fertility care and treatment. At Austin Fertility and Reproductive Medicine/Westlake IVF, comprehensive fertility care is the philosophy, not just clinically but from a laboratory assessment standpoint as well.  AFRM/WIVF offers male fertility testing at our 3 high complexity andrology laboratories located in Westlake, South Austin, and Round […]

Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors meta-analysis on varicocele repair impact on semen parameters.

Impact of Varicocele Repair on Semen Parameters in Infertile Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

A varicocele is an abnormal dilation of veins around the testicle which can cause cellular harm and worsen a man’s fertility.  Dr. Parviz Kavoussi recently co-authored a meta-analysis along with respected experts in the field worldwide.  The results further supported what has been established that surgically repairing a varicocele can improve semen analysis results in […]