Raising Awareness For Male Fertility
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month. Male fertility is often an overlooked aspect of many couples’ fertility journeys. Although infertility impacts one in seven couples, a male factor is solely responsible in about 20% of cases and contributes alongside a female factor in an additional 40% of cases. This means that male factor infertility plays […]
Dr. Alan DeCherney Receives 2025 Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award
The 2025 Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award was presented to Dr. Alan H. DeCherney, MD, at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Scientific Congress & Expo in San Antonio, Texas. Throughout his career as a professor and leader in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. DeCherney has consistently demonstrated his dedication to educating others in the […]
Austin Way Magazine Honors AFRM Physicians as “Men of Influence”
Austin Way Magazine recently released its “Men of Influence” issue, featuring Dr. Parviz Kavoussi and Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi, physicians at AFRM. As a reproductive urologist and a reproductive endocrinologist, the brother duo provides comprehensive fertility care for both male and female patients. The article highlights their ongoing mission to deliver the highest level of compassionate, […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi discusses the impact of plastics on male fertility
Plastic products are all around us. Researchers have found that phthalates, additives to plastic products to make them softer and pliable, decrease testosterone levels, and bisphenols, additives to plastics to make them harder, increase estrogen levels. Hormonal alterations can impact male fertility, and microplastics that are found in the body, byproducts of degraded plastics, impact […]
Declining trends in live birth rates and fertility rates in the U.S. discussed during National Infertility Awareness Week
Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi is interviewed by KVUE ABC’s Jenni Lee about the decline in live birth rates and fertility rates in the United States since 1990 until 2023. Watch the live interview at the link below for more details:
Dr. Micah J. Hill recognized with the 2024 Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award
Dr. Micah J. Hill, DO, was honored with the 2024 Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). This prestigious award recognizes ASRM members who have made significant contributions as educators in the fields of reproductive biology and medicine. Dr. Hill, renowned for his excellence in teaching across all levels, […]
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. 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 discusses the impact of COVID 19 infection on male fertility
As the pandemic has continued to impact more people getting infected with COVID 19, more data has been evaluated on the effect of the virus in different areas of health. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was interviewed on CBS news regarding a new study published in Fertility & Sterility assessing COVID 19 infection impact on male fertility. […]
Dr. Dolores J. Lamb: 2021 Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award
Dr. Dolores J. Lamb, is this year’s recipient of the Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award at the 2021 American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) meeting. Currently at Weill Cornell Medicine, Dr. Lamb serves as the Vice Chair for Research in the Urology Department, the Director of the Center for Reproductive Genomics, and a Dow Professor […]
