Navigating Fertility: Overcoming Erectile Dysfunction on the Path to Conception
The journey to parenthood is often exciting, but can also come with unexpected challenges. One such challenge that couples may encounter is erectile dysfunction (ED), a condition that can impact sexual intimacy and raise questions about male fertility. If a partner has ED, is it still possible to conceive? We will look at factors influencing […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi publishes study on varicocele management.
The most common correctable cause of male infertility is a varicocele, abnormally dilated veins of the pampiniform plexus that surround the testicle and are adverse for sperm. It has been established that varicoceles can decrease sperm counts, motility, and morphology and increase sperm DNA damage rates in some men and that in most men surgical […]
Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi discusses GDF15 hormone’s association with pregnancy morning sickness with Fox 7 News
Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi is interviewed by Fox 7 News’ Rebecca Thomas about the hormone GDF15 being associated with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Watch the interview for more details.
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors a study on technical aspects of sperm DNA fragmentation testing.
The cornerstone of the male fertility evaluation has traditionally been the conventional semen analysis. This assesses quantitative measures but does not offer a qualitative assessment of sperm. The sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) test is the first functional sperm test that has enough research to support its use clinically. Although the indications for SDF testing will […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors meta-analysis on semen analysis improvement after varicocele repair.
Varicoceles are abnormally dilated veins around the testicle and are found in 15% of men in the general population, in 40% of men presenting with male infertility, and 80% of men who did not have trouble achieving a pregnancy with their partner in the past but have difficulty doing so now. That makes varicoceles the […]
The Silent Threat: How BPA is Impacting Male Fertility
Numerous chemical compounds found in plastic have been adversely associated with reproductive health. Some of these compounds are categorized as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which have the ability to disrupt hormone production and function. In particular, EDCs often interfere with processes dependent on androgens and estrogens, hormones crucial for male sexual development and functionality. Men exposed […]
The Importance of Estradiol Test
An estradiol (E2) test is commonly used in fertility clinics. Estradiol, a primary form of estrogen, functions to regulate the menstrual cycle, promote uterine lining growth, and prepare women’s bodies for early pregnancy after conception. Thus, measuring estradiol levels is important in assessing women’s reproductive health. Estradiol is closely monitored in conjunction with other hormones […]
Dr Parviz Kavoussi co-authors an article on artificial intelligence in andrology.
With the advent and progress of artificial intelligence (AI), a primary area of interest in its use is in medicine. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors a study on the potential use of AI in Andrology with the goal of improving accuracy and efficiency. Read the Artificial Intelligence in Andrology: From Semen Analysis to Image Diagnostics […]
What’s the role of endometrial thickness in getting pregnant?
The endometrium, the uterus’ inner lining, varies in thickness throughout the different phases of the menstrual cycle. Endometrial thickness directly impacts embryo implantation. After an egg is fertilized, the developing embryo travels down the Fallopian tube to the uterus where it needs to implant. An optimal thickness of the uterine lining is preferable for successful […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors study evaluating when sperm DNA fragmentation testing should be offered to infertile men.
Although the conventional semen analysis remains as the cornerstone of the male fertility evaluation, it is limited by not providing any functional assessment of the sperm. Sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) testing has come to the forefront of functional sperm testing to help with the understanding of sperm health’s impact on fertilization rates, pregnancy rates, and […]