Why choose a double board-certified female fertility specialist?
Obtaining a subspecialty board certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) is the gold standard for a female fertility specialist. Why is the gold standard important for patients seeking female fertility care? A board-certified REI means that patients are working with a doctor who is not only board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn) but also […]
Dr Parviz Kavoussi was named a 2022 Texas Monthly Magazine Super Doctor
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi received the prestigious honor of being named a Texas Monthly Magazine Super Doctor for 2022. Dr. Kavoussi states, “It is once again an honor to be included with such an elite group of physicians.”
Interest in vasectomies spiked since Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court
Interest in vasectomies has skyrocketed since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last week. A cursory look at Google Trends shows searches for the word “vasectomy” jumped on the morning of June 24, which was the day the Supreme Court’s ruling came down. There was a staggering increase of over 850% for […]
The AFRM team publishes clinical trial on varicocele repair in infertile men reducing seminal oxidative stress
A varicocele is an abnormal dilation of veins around the testicle. Approximately 15% of men in the general population and 40% of men presenting with infertility have varicoceles. In fact, varicocele is the most common correctable form of male infertility. It has been well established that varicoceles can worsen semen parameters overtime such as sperm […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi presents on male infertility at St. David’s Grand Rounds
The field of male infertility is rapidly changing and advancing. As the level of science improves, so do the diagnostics and clinical options for infertile men. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi, a leading expert in the field of male fertility, was invited to present a comprehensive review on male fertility at the St. David’s Medical Center Grand […]
The Male Reproductive System: How it Works, Fertility Issues & Treatment
In the U.S. alone, it’s estimated that 10-15% of couples are infertile. Of those couples, 50-60% will likely have a male contributing factor. It can be frustrating for couples dealing with fertility issues. However, there are solutions that may be effective if it’s been determined male infertility is likely a contributing factor. THE MALE […]
AFRM along with UofSC publish an article on the expression of pregnancy-associated plasma protein of pregnancy-A (PAPP-A) in blastocoel fluid-cultured medium (BFCM).
Pregnancy-associated plasma protein of pregnancy-A (PAPP-A), a marker that is clinically used as part of prenatal testing by measurement in maternal serum during the first trimester of pregnancy, has been shown to predict adverse maternal and fetal obstetric outcomes such as pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction among others. “Our study is the first to show […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi discusses testosterone therapy that can preserve sperm production
The annual Androgen Society Meeting took place in Orlando, Florida this year. At this conference, Dr. Parviz Kavoussi lectured on a form of testosterone therapy that allows for sperm production to continue in most men, in contrast to other forms of testosterone therapy modalities which suppress sperm production. The intranasal gel Natesto, a form of […]
Q&A: Gold Standard in Female Infertility Evaluation
Female fertility specialist, Dr. Dan Lebovic answers the question, “Is there a gold standard in female infertility evaluation?” The gold standard evaluation for female infertility may need to be tailored depending on the patient’s potential cause of infertility but if there is no known issue readily apparent then specific tests are most certainly warranted. The […]
Q&A: Gold Standard in Male Fertility Evaluation
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi, male fertility specialist answers the question, “Is there a gold standard in male infertility evaluation?” The conventional semen analysis has been the cornerstone of the male fertility evaluation, and it is useful in many circumstances but is far from a perfect predictor of male fertility potential. There has been a focus over […]
