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 […]
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 […]
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 contributes chapter on sperm banking to semen analysis textbook
Sperm cryopreservation, or freezing, is an important measure for men desiring fertility preservation for the future. Cryopreservation is an excellent option for sperm banking prior to initiation of cancer treatments for men requiring chemotherapy or radiation therapy for their cancer treatments which can have very harsh and sometimes irreversible impacts on sperm production, planning for […]
AFRM team’s novel research on a new marker for male fertility presented at AUA meeting
Although the level of understanding in the field of male reproductive medicine has significantly advanced over the last several decades, there are still large gaps in knowledge. Even diagnosing male infertility solely based on the conventional semen analysis is controversial. Although it is an important cornerstone of male infertility evaluation, the conventional method is still […]
Navigating Fertility: Overcoming Erectile Dysfunction on the Path to Conception
The journey to parenthood is often exciting, but can also come with unexpected challenges. One such challenge that couples may encounter is erectile dysfunction (ED), a condition that can impact sexual intimacy and raise questions about male fertility. If a partner has ED, is it still possible to conceive? We will look at factors influencing […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors a study on technical aspects of sperm DNA fragmentation testing.
The cornerstone of the male fertility evaluation has traditionally been the conventional semen analysis. This assesses quantitative measures but does not offer a qualitative assessment of sperm. The sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) test is the first functional sperm test that has enough research to support its use clinically. Although the indications for SDF testing will […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi lectures as part of UCI Men’s Health Course
The University of California at Irvine hosts a course covering important topics in men’s health annually with experts from across the country to give lectures on topics of their expertise. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was invited to teach on the intranasal testosterone replacement therapy that can allow for maintenance of sperm production while on exogenous testosterone […]
