The Impact of Marijuana on Fertility
As marijuana use is legalized in more states and it becomes more socially acceptable to use it recreationally, use of this drug has increased. This holds true for couples of reproductive age who may be trying to conceive. Accordingly, it is critical that doctors understand how marijuana use may affect fertility preservation so that they […]
Austin Fertility’s Newest Physician: Dr. Luke Machen
Austin Fertility is excited to announce our newest physician to our clinic, Dr. Luke Machen, a reproductive urologist, who will be serving male patients in Round Rock, our newest location. Now patients in Round Rock and the greater North Austin area can enjoy a shorter drive to see us. We’re fortunate to have Dr. Machen […]
Varicoceles can induce severe testicular injury resulting in sperm counts of zero with Sertoli Cell only
Approximately 1% of men in the general population in the United States have a sperm count of zero. It is remarkably common considering that is one out of every 100 men. Fifteen percent of men in the general population have a varicocele, an abnormal dilation of veins around the testicle which can adversely impact sperm […]
The 2019 Texas Monthly Super Doctor Panel Selects Dr. Parviz Kavoussi
This is the 9th consecutive year that Dr. Parviz Kavoussi has been named as a Texas Monthly Magazine Super Doctor. This small group of physicians are selected based on peer recognition, professional achievement, and disciplinary history. Doctors from multiple specialties with the highest marks from each category are chosen to be on a blue ribbon […]
Damaged sperm DNA may contribute to recurrent pregnancy losses
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was interviewed in Fox 7 news regarding the impact of sperm DNA damage on recurrent pregnancy losses. Multiple studies have reported that men with high percentages of their sperm with DNA fragmentation have a higher risk of contributing to recurrent miscarriages. Dr. Kavoussi states, “The good news is now that we can […]
Advanced paternal age’s potential impact on neonatal and maternal outcomes
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was recently interviewed live on NBC’s KXAN network regarding a recently published study evaluating outcomes of neonates and mothers when the male partner was considered to be in an advanced paternal age range at the time of conception. This study looked at a birth registry which included over 40 million documented births […]
NIAW 2019: Infertility Uncovered
This year’s theme for National Infertility Awareness week (NIAW) is #InfertilityUncovered, which focuses raising awareness about the lack of access to family building options and emotional support for millions of women and men struggling to build a family. Visit NIAW to learn more. Follow us on as we will be publishing educational posts about infertility. […]
Why Younger Men Should Care about Low Testosterone
Having low testosterone (low T) levels is usually considered a problem in older men. In fact, men over the age of 40 begin experiencing a 3 percent reduction in testosterone levels. However, younger men can also have lower testosterone levels, which can have a big impact on male fertility. Causes of Low T Levels […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi is named as a Texas Monthly Super Doctor for the 7th consecutive year.
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi states, “It is very flattering to be included in this group of outstanding physicians by my peers”. He has been named as a 2018 Texas Monthly Super Doctor, which makes this his 7th consecutive year as he strives to provide super care for his patients.
Do Antihistamines Affect Male Fertility?
A recent study raised the question on whether antihistamines may have an adverse impact on male fertility. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was interviewed on ABC News on the implications of this study. Dr. Kavoussi states,“This study was a review article which looked at previous studies on antihistamine effect on testicular function. All the studies included in […]
