Endometriosis vs. PCOS
Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are a couple of conditions that can impact female fertility and make it difficult for a woman to get pregnant. Affecting over 10% of reproductive-age females in America, endometriosis occurs when tissue that is normally found in the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. Similarly, about 10% of […]
Dr. Paviz Kavoussi is named a leading expert in reproductive urology by Asian Journal of Andrology
The Asian Journal of Andrology is a high index factor scientific peer review journal with a focus in male reproduction. This reputable journal has named Dr. Parviz Kavoussi as one of their experts in the field. Dr. Kavoussi states, “This is truly an honor and could not be happier to be named alongside this esteemed […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi lectures on robot assisted vasectomy reversal at RAMSES meeting
The robot assisted microsurgery and endoscopic surgery society (RAMSES) is an international group of multidisciplinary robotic microsurgeons. RAMSES holds a scientific congress annually which took place in Orlando, Florida this year. As a pioneer and high-volume robotic vasectomy reversal surgeon, Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was included as a faculty member at the RAMSES meeting at which […]
Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz recognized with the Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award
Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz is the recipient of the Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award for 2022. He was recognized at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Scientific Congress and Expo held in October. Dr. Lipshultz is a member of many organizations dedicated to men’s health and reproductive medicine. His accomplishments include founding the Society […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi contributes chapter on robot assisted male fertility surgery to Atlas
The renowned textbook entitled the Atlas of Laparoscopic and Robotic Urologic Surgery is a resource for urologic surgeons in training and in practice. As the leader in robot assisted microsurgery for male infertility, Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was tasked to write the chapter on this topic for the text. Dr. Kavoussi states, “It was quite a […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi joins the editorial team of Fertility & Sterility
The scientific medical journal Fertility & Sterility is renowned as the premier journal in reproductive medicine. It is the primary resource used for fertility specialists. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was recently honored to join the editorial team as a specialty editor for male infertility studies submitted for publications. Dr. Kavoussi states, “It is truly an exciting […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi presents on testicular salvage at Texas Endocrine Association Meeting
As more and more men are being diagnosed with testosterone deficiency (TD) at a younger age and as more men are waiting longer to build their families, there is a significant overlap in men requiring treatment for TD and wanting to maintain fertility. One of the challenges with administering testosterone therapy to men in this […]
Cannabis Impact On Sperm
The incidence of young men smoking marijuana has increased over time. As of 2020, over a third of men aged 18-25 and 16% of men 26 or older reported cannabis use, which of course strongly correlates with reproductive aged men. The studies on cannabis effect suggest an adverse impact on sperm parameters such as count […]
SCOTUS Ruling Results In Rise In Vasectomies
The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States reversing Roe v Wade has multiple implications in the medical arena. The area that Dr. Parviz Kavoussi most notably saw this impact was in the number of men interested in pursuing vasectomy. The number of men requesting consultations for vasectomy massively increased since the […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors study on consensus and diversity in the management of varicocele.
The Global Andrology Forum is a network of experts from around the world in male reproductive medicine and science who work together to produce meaningful research in the field. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi is a member of this team and recently co-authored a study examining the consensus and diversity of the management of varicoceles in infertile […]
