Varicocele Repair Leads to a Happy Father’s Day
A varicocele is an abnormal dilation of veins around the testicle which damage testicular cell function and can have an adverse impact on sperm production. Varicoceles are found in 15% of men in the general population and 40% of men presenting for male fertility evaluations, making a varicocele the most common correctable cause of male […]
Can the COVID-19 vaccine impact a man’s fertility? Dr. Parviz Kavoussi responds in the Austin American Statesman.
Although the COVID-19 vaccine is becoming more widespread, there are still concerns that have arisen regarding it. One concern is whether the vaccine may impact a man’s fertility in an adverse manner. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was interviewed by the Austin American Statesman regarding this. He states, “There is no data indicating that the vaccine should […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors study on global use of antioxidants for male infertility.
The use of antioxidants for infertile men is a common clinical practice globally; however, there is a great deal of variation between practice patterns amongst physicians worldwide on whether antioxidants are given, for which patients, which antioxidants, in what combinations, and at what dosing. The truth is there is not confirmed definitive benefit of antioxidant […]
Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 14 – 20th, 2021)
March 14 – 20th this year is Patient Safety Awareness Week. We believe that safe patient outcome is of utmost importance. For patients who are seeking infertility treatment, here is a short list of what to look for to ensure you are getting care that puts safety first: 1) Work with a fertility specialist with […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi reviews scientific abstracts for SLS minimally invasive surgery conference
The Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons holds an annual meeting titled minimally invasive surgery week. As a leader in robotic microsurgical vasectomy reversal, Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was selected to review scientific abstracts by minimally invasive surgeons for presentation at that meeting. Dr. Kavoussi states, “It is very exciting to have the opportunity to get […]
AFRM team publishes study converting men maintaining fertility from clomid to Natesto.
As more men are waiting until later in life to father children, and more men are being diagnosed with low testosterone at a younger age, there is a fair amount of cross-over in these 2 groups of men. A longstanding challenge in reproductive medicine has been treating men with low testosterone in a fertility preserving […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi presents on a form of testosterone which may preserve sperm production
As more men are being diagnosed with hypogonadism (testosterone deficiency) at younger ages, a challenge has been treating them with medications to increase testosterone levels in a way that is not detrimental for their sperm production and fertility potential. Traditionally medications such as clomiphene citrate and hCG have been used to stimulate testicular cell testosterone […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi serves as a panelist for SCS meeting
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was invited to serve as a panelist for the section on controversies in men’s health for the south central section of the American Urological Association annual meeting. Dr. Kavoussi was charged with the task of discussing testosterone deficiency, including its treatment options and the potential implications for reproductive health. It has been […]
Men with an atrophic testicle due to damage from varicocele get improvement in fertility with repair
Forty percent of men with infertility have a varicocele which is identified by physical examination. A varicocele is an abnormal dilation of veins around the testicle which has been well established to cause an adverse effect on testicular function. This includes decreasing semen parameters over time as well as causing an increase in sperm DNA […]
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 […]
