New Treatment Approach For Men With Sperm Count of Zero
Having a sperm count of zero is not a diagnosis that any man expects to receive; however, it impacts 1% of men in the general population and 15% of men who present for fertility evaluations. It is important to differentiate whether the absence of sperm is due to a blockage, known as obstructive azoospermia (OA), […]
New Study Shows Varicocele Repair Can Improve Fertility in Men with Extremely Low Sperm Count
Varicoceles are abnormally dilated veins around the testicle that can damage testicular and sperm cells and can impact a man’s fertility. In fact, they are the most common correctable cause of male infertility. Cryptozoospermia is a severe category of male infertility characterized by extremely low numbers of sperm in the semen, nearly a sperm count […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi Authors Two Chapters on Non-Obstructive Azoospermia
Non-obstructive azoospermia, having a sperm count of zero due to testicular cellular failure in making sperm rather than a blockage, is the most challenging clinical situation in male fertility. Fortunately, effective treatments are available to give couples an opportunity to conceive with the male partner’s sperm through minimally invasive surgery and high levels of technology, […]
Oral Testosterone Therapy: Implications for Sperm Production
Oral testosterone pills have traditionally been a big “no-no”, as the previous formulation, methyltestosterone, used in the 1970s, was ultimately found to damage the liver. As a result, there has not been a pill form of oral testosterone replacement for decades, until fairly recently. A pharmacokinetic mechanism has been developed for testosterone pills to be […]
Understanding When It’s Time to Seek Fertility Help
Fertility challenges are more common than many people realize. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 5 heterosexual women aged 15 to 49 with no prior births are unable to get pregnant after one year of trying. While many couples conceive within a year of trying, others may need […]
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 Moderates Fertility Session at AUA South Central Meeting
The South Central Section of the American Urological Association holds an annual scientific meeting to present the latest research in the field. As a recognized expert in reproductive medicine, Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was invited to moderate the session on reproductive medicine. Dr. Kavoussi stated, “It is truly an honor to be invited to moderate such […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi is named as “Outstanding Author” by TAU
Translational Andrology and Urology (TAU) is a highly respected scientific journal that publishes new and cutting-edge research in the field of male fertility and andrology. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi has been recognized as a TAU Outstanding Author. Dr. Kavoussi shares: “It is a true honor to receive this recognition. TAU is an excellent scientific journal that […]
The Impact of Plastics on Female and Male Fertility
Researchers have raised alarms about the effects of plastic-derived chemicals and microplastics on both male and female fertility. A growing body of research, ranging from endocrine disruption to DNA damage, reveals their harmful impact on reproductive health and the fertility of future generations. How Plastics Affect Fertility Substances such as bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, […]
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 […]
