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 […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi writes commentary on varicocele repair outcome study in infertile men
Varicoceles, abnormally dilated veins around the testicle, are the most common correctable diagnosis in infertile men. There have been a large number of studies revealing the adverse impact on a man’s fertility and the potential improvements with a microsurgical repair of the varicocele. As Dr. Parviz Kavoussi performs multiple varicocele repairs week in, week out, […]
The Impact of Sexual Transmitted Infections on Fertility
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
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 […]
