Austin Fertility’s Newest Physician: Dr. Dan Lebovic
Austin Fertility is excited that Dr. Dan Lebovic has joined the clinic. Specializing in reproductive endocrinology and fertility, Dr. Lebovic’s clinical and research experience will be invaluable in helping patients with their family building goals. Learn more about him by reading his bio and CV. We had an opportunity to ask him some questions. Here’s […]
Multiple Treatment Possibilities for Members of LGBTQ+ Community
Here at AFRM we help build loving families and understand that there is not only one way to become a parent. We are here to help you fulfill your family building goals and there are several options available to the LGBTQ+ community. Depending on sperm and egg availability, here are some treatment possibilities for using […]
Men with an atrophic testicle due to damage from varicocele get improvement in fertility with repair
Forty percent of men with infertility have a varicocele which is identified by physical examination. A varicocele is an abnormal dilation of veins around the testicle which has been well established to cause an adverse effect on testicular function. This includes decreasing semen parameters over time as well as causing an increase in sperm DNA […]
Dr. Leon Speroff received 2020 Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award
At this year’s American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) annual meeting, Dr. Leon Speroff was given the 2020 Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award. A leading reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Speroff’s accomplishments include founder of the journal, Prostaglandins and a former ASRM president. About the Award: The Kavoussi Family Teacher Award was established in 2014 to honor teachers in the field of reproductive […]
E-cigarettes may have negative effects on Sperm Counts
Billed as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, the popularity of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, has increased in recent years. While e-cigarettes do contain fewer chemicals and may be beneficial in adults as a substitute for smoked tobacco products, they are far from safe. E-cigarettes contain nicotine, heavy metals, and other volatile organic compounds, all […]