The team at AFRM has a 71% sperm retrieval rates with microTESE for men with sperm count of zero
Non-obstructive azoospermia (having a sperm count of zero due to a failure of adequate production of sperm rather than a blockage), arguably poses the most challenging scenario for a couple with infertility. Over the last couple of decades, the technique of microdissection testicular sperm extraction (MicroTESE) has been developed and refined to offer couples in […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors guideline for clinicians on sperm DNA fragmentation
As 60% of couples struggling with infertility have a male factor contribution in their difficulty conceiving, higher levels of testing of the male partner is necessary. Since the 1600s, the traditional semen analysis has been the cornerstone of the male fertility evaluation. This includes measuring the semen volume, the sperm concentration (number of millions of […]
Does Coronavirus negatively affect the male reproductive tract? The evidence so far
Important questions for young couples attempting to conceive have arisen during the pandemic. One such question is, does this illness affect the male reproductive tract? While multiple studies have been performed attempting to address this question, the results have been mixed so far. Two studies found no evidence of coronavirus in semen an average of […]
Providing Safe Fertility Care During a Pandemic
“Primum non nocere” is Latin for “above all else do no harm”. This a part of the Hippocratic Oath that all physicians take, which has taken on a whole new meaning during the COVID 19 pandemic. As time goes by, we learn how to better provide the highest quality fertility care in a safe manner. […]
Prednisone may help men struggling to conceive after vasectomy reversal
Every year in the US, approximately 500,000 men undergo a vasectomy, and 3-6% of these men ultimately elect to have the vasectomy reversed. Fortunately, success rates for vasectomy reversal when using an operative microscope can exceed 95%. However, despite a successful operation, a small number of men can have persistently low sperm counts as a […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi named Texas Monthly Super Doctor for 10th consecutive year
Annually, Texas Monthly magazine names a select group of Texas physicians as Super Doctors based on scoring from peers on surveys, research, and a blue ribbon panel review. Over the last decade, Dr. Parviz Kavoussi has been selected every year. Dr. Kavoussi states, “It is extremely flattering to have been selected for this honor”.
The Role of Male Sex Hormones
While female hormones may get more media attention, male hormones are just as critical to reproductive health. When the body produces too little or too much of any of the male sex hormones, it can have a detrimental effect. A thorough check-up with a urologist who specializes in male reproductive/sexual health may be the best […]
Study finds poor diets may negatively affect semen parameters
Studies have shown that semen quality has steadily declined since the middle of the 20th century, with one study estimating a 50-60% decrease in sperm counts since the early 1970s. The cause of this decline is unclear, but one potential culprit could be a worsening in diet and nutrition. One such study examining this topic […]
Male Infertility: What Are the Causes?
It is estimated that approximately 15% of couples will struggle with infertility. Of those couples, up to 50-60% will have at least a contributing male factor. The causes of male infertility are diverse, and can range from anatomical issues, to genetic mutations, to hormonal insufficiencies. For example, one of the most common causes of infertility […]
A form of testosterone replacement that can maintain sperm production
Low testosterone, also known as hypogonadism, is a common diagnosis made in over 13 million men in the United States annually. The challenge in men wanting to maintain fertility potential who are hypogonadal has been that all the traditional forms of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) such as gels and injections suppress sperm production to zero […]
