Navigating Fertility: Overcoming Erectile Dysfunction on the Path to Conception

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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.

Varicocele Condumdrum

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 […]

The Silent Threat: How BPA is Impacting Male Fertility

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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 […]