Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors study on the damaging effects of varicoceles
Varicoceles are abnormal dilations of veins around the testicle are the most common correctable cause of male infertility, which are found in 40% of men presenting for primary infertility evaluations (having never been able to achieve a pregnancy) and 80% of men with secondary infertility (men who did not have difficulty conceiving with their partner […]
Dr Parviz Kavoussi teaches at UCI course.
Testosterone deficiency is being diagnosed in more and more men annually with symptomatic and health repercussions which are motivating men to seek treatment. The newest modality of treatment are oral testosterone pills that are safe for the liver, as opposed to the older types of pills in the 1970s that were harmful. As an expert […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi publishes study on varicocele management.
The most common correctable cause of male infertility is a varicocele, abnormally dilated veins of the pampiniform plexus that surround the testicle and are adverse for sperm. It has been established that varicoceles can decrease sperm counts, motility, and morphology and increase sperm DNA damage rates in some men and that in most men surgical […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors meta-analysis on semen analysis improvement after varicocele repair.
Varicoceles are abnormally dilated veins around the testicle and are found in 15% of men in the general population, in 40% of men presenting with male infertility, and 80% of men who did not have trouble achieving a pregnancy with their partner in the past but have difficulty doing so now. That makes varicoceles the […]
The Silent Threat: How BPA is Impacting Male Fertility
Numerous chemical compounds found in plastic have been adversely associated with reproductive health. Some of these compounds are categorized as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which have the ability to disrupt hormone production and function. In particular, EDCs often interfere with processes dependent on androgens and estrogens, hormones crucial for male sexual development and functionality. Men exposed […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi’s study indicates that men converting from clomiphene to Natesto desiring maintenance of spermatogenesis should be followed closely
A longstanding dilemma in male reproductive medicine has been the treatment of low testosterone in men desiring to maintain fertility. As the majority of testosterone replacement options such as gels and injections diminish sperm production, the primary option has traditionally been the off-label use of clomiphene citrate (CC) to increase serum testosterone levels in a […]
How Pesticides Might Affect Men’s Sexual Health
Mom’s advice to eat plenty of veggies still rings true, but men might want to do so with some caution. High-pesticide fruits and vegetables might damage men’s sexual health. A new study from Harvard found that men who ate vegetables and fruits with the highest levels of pesticide residues had lower sperm counts and fewer normal sperm.
Getting Healthy May Improve Men’s Fertility
Health problems that seem unrelated to men’s fertility — like diabetes or high blood pressure — may damage men’s sperm. And men can take steps that can both improve their overall health and make them more fertile.
Fitness Improves Outcomes for Infertile Couples
There is no better field in medicine than fertility care for treating two people at the same time for optimal results. One unique aspect of fertility care is that it requires an in-depth understanding of multiple organ systems and their complex functions between two individuals. When reproductive endocrinologists and reproductive urologists work together, they areable to optimize fertility outcomes for the couple as a whole. Although evaluating and treating both partners optimizes fertility, couples can enhance their fertility with fitness. A fitter couple is a more fertile couple.
Exercise and Conception
Fitness is clearly important for men and women’s health, but what about fitness’ impact on fertility? Testosterone is believed to be an important factor in a man’s fertility. Low testosterone (total testosterone level of less than 300 ng/dl by the endocrine society definition) is very prevalent in infertile men. Forty-five percent of men with no sperm in the semen, without a blockage in the system transporting sperm, have low testosterone and 43% of men with low sperm counts have low testosterone levels.
