Study Shows Varicocele Severity Not Linked to Sperm DNA Fragmentation Outcomes
Varicoceles are abnormally dilated scrotal veins that negatively affect both the quantity and quality of sperm. One primary qualitative measure that increases in men with varicoceles is sperm DNA fragmentation. High levels of sperm DNA fragmentation in the head of sperm cells have been demonstrated to decrease pregnancy rates and increase miscarriage rates. Varicoceles are […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi inducted into Super Doctors Hall of Fame
Texas Monthly magazine awards the designation of Super Doctor to an elite group of physicians recognized by their peers for exceptional professional achievement in their respective fields. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was inducted into the Texas Monthly Super Doctor Hall of Fame after being named a Super Doctor for 13 consecutive years. Dr. Kavoussi states, “It […]
Fertility-Preserving Treatment Options for Men with Testosterone Deficiency
Men who suffer from testosterone deficiency may experience a range of symptoms, including low energy, reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, difficulty building muscle and losing fat, lack of motivation for exercise, trouble with concentration and focus, mood disturbances, and occasional hot flashes and night sweats. Testosterone deficiency has also been shown to affect bone density and […]
Fertility opportunity for men with cryptozoospermia study presented at the AUA national meeting
The American Urological Association (AUA) holds its national meeting annually, and in 2025, the event took place in Las Vegas. This premier conference brings together over 15,000 urologists from around the world to share and learn about the latest advances in urologic research and care. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi and the team from Austin Fertility & Reproductive […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi presents on breakthrough technology for male fertility at SSMR
The evaluation of the infertile male has not significantly advanced for decades until recently. Although conventional semen analyses guide evaluations with quantitative measures, measures of sperm function have been lacking. Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a marker that was found to be needed on a sperm cell’s surface for a sperm cell to be able to fuse […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors manuscript on management of non-obstructive azoospermia
Non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA), a condition where there is no sperm in the semen due to impaired sperm production rather than a blockage in the reproductive tract, is one of the most challenging diagnoses in male reproductive medicine. As a guest editor for the Asian Journal of Andrology, Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authored a manuscript addressing the […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors publication on management of varicoceles
Varicocele is an abnormal dilation of veins around the testicle, which have a detrimental effect on testicular function and sperm. Varicocele is the most common cause of male infertility, diagnosed in 41% of men with infertility and 80% of men who did not have difficulty conceiving in the past and now do, termed secondary infertility. […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi invited on podcast on men’s hormones.
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was interviewed on the Hard to Kill podcast on the topic of hormonal care for men, particularly in military servicemen. Dr. Kavoussi states, “There seems to be a particularly high rate of testosterone deficiency in men in the military. There is theorization that this may be a result of exposures during deployments. […]
Do cell phones and laptops really impact sperm?
It is evident that the male population is getting less fertile overtime, in fact there has been a significant decrease in semen parameters over the last several decades. There are many hypotheses about why this is happening. One of those is environmental exposures, especially those linked to advancements in industrialization and technology. Two of the […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors study on varicocele repair improving testosterone levels
Abnormal dilation of veins around the testicles, called varicoceles are the most common cause of male infertility, impacting 40% of men presenting for fertility evaluations. Varicoceles damage testicular cell function which has been well established to adversely impact many men’s fertility potential and a minor surgical repair can improve fertility parameters. It has been demonstrated that […]
