Assisted Reproductive Technologies

ggh-2012Motherhood is an experience that no one has to miss out on, even if biological factors are interfering. At Austin Fertility & Reproductive Medicine, the physicians are able to offer services of a state-of-the-art in vitro fertilization (IVF) lab called “Westlake IVF”, used for assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi explains what those technologies are and what steps to take when considering treatment by a fertility specialist.

Specialist urologists should handle vasectomy reversal cases says 10-year study

scienceCodexVasectomy reversals should be carried out by urology specialists with access to appropriate micro-surgical training and assisted reproductive technologies and not general urology surgeons, according to research published in the October issue of BJUI.

The findings are based on a series of surveys carried out among consultant members of the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) over a ten-year period.

Diabetes Linked to Low Testosterone

dailyRXIf you are a man with diabetes, you are twice as likely as other men to suffer from low testosterone. But does it work the other way around? Can low testosterone boost your risk for diabetes?

Low levels of testosterone may affect how a man’s body reacts to insulin, a hormone that helps control levels of blood sugar.

Gum Disease and Bedroom Bummer for Men

dailyRXLiving with erectile dysfunction, or impotence, can be a huge blow to a man’s ego and, in some cases, his health. If doctors know who is at risk, they can take steps to stop erection problems.

Men with periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease, may have an increased risk of impotence.

New Drug for Erectile Dysfunction

dailyRXThe medication Stendra (avanafil) has just been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat erectile dysfunction, the FDA announced today.

Approximately 30 million men in the U.S. have difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, according to the FDA’s release. This inability to have a satisfactory sex life can negatively impact a person’s quality of life and personal relationships.

Maladies of Men

dailyRXMen and women have much in common. But let’s face it: there are some obvious differences between the sexes, especially when it comes to sexual health.

Just as women have their own set of distinct health issues, there are many health problems that only concern men. Low testosterone and erectile dysfunction (impotence) are two prime examples of men’s sexual health problems.

Hypogonadism/Low sex drive/Low testosterone

dailyRXMale infertility (the inability to reproduce) can be caused by a number of factors, including varicoceles, or swollen veins in the scrotum. Now, it seems varicoceles may lead to problems even more severe than infertility.

Varicoceles may disrupt a man’s ability to produce testosterone – a hormone that is extremely important for keeping men in good health. However, surgery can boost testosterone levels in men suffering from the condition.