Dr Parviz Kavoussi co-authors study evaluating management of elevated sperm DNA fragmentation levels in infertile men.

Sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) testing is being used to help understand the male partner’s contribution to fertilization rates, pregnancy rates, and miscarriage rates.  Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was amongst the lead authors publishing a research study investigating the global practices of management of infertile men with elevated SDF, reviewing the society guidelines on management of elevated […]

Dr. Parviz Kavoussi named outstanding reviewer by TAU.

Translational Andrology and Urology - Parviz Kavoussi

Translational Andrology and Urology is a highly reputable scientific journal focused on male reproductive medicine.  Dr. Parviz Kavoussi has served as a reviewer for this journal for some time.  As a scientific reviewer, the task is to assess studies that are submitted to a journal for publication for the soundness of the methodology used to […]

The Impact of Sexual Transmitted Infections on Fertility

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Infertility

A growing concern is the rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the US within the last year. Preliminary data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reveal 2.5 million reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in 2021 “with no signs of slowing”. Experts state that the spike in STIs over the last couple […]

The Importance of In-House Andrology Lab Services

In-house Andrology Services

An andrology lab provides key services required for fertility care and treatment. At Austin Fertility and Reproductive Medicine/Westlake IVF, comprehensive fertility care is the philosophy, not just clinically but from a laboratory assessment standpoint as well.  AFRM/WIVF offers male fertility testing at our 3 high complexity andrology laboratories located in Westlake, South Austin, and Round […]

Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors meta-analysis on varicocele repair impact on semen parameters.

Impact of Varicocele Repair on Semen Parameters in Infertile Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

A varicocele is an abnormal dilation of veins around the testicle which can cause cellular harm and worsen a man’s fertility.  Dr. Parviz Kavoussi recently co-authored a meta-analysis along with respected experts in the field worldwide.  The results further supported what has been established that surgically repairing a varicocele can improve semen analysis results in […]