Raising Awareness For Male Fertility
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month. Male fertility is often an overlooked aspect of many couples’ fertility journeys. Although infertility impacts one in seven couples, a male factor is solely responsible in about 20% of cases and contributes alongside a female factor in an additional 40% of cases. This means that male factor infertility plays […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi lectures at the Texas Urological Society
As more men wait until later in life to build their families and increasing numbers are being diagnosed with low testosterone at younger ages, there is a large overlap between the two populations. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was invited to lecture at the Texas Urological Society meeting and moderate the session on management of low testosterone. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Can Poor Sperm Health Be Inherited?
When one thinks about passing on traits, one often imagines characteristics such as eye color, height, or build. But for fathers, could they also be passing on sperm health to their sons? For many men and couples navigating fertility concerns, this could be a possibility. Why does sperm health matter? Sperm health encompasses more than […]
Is It Possible to Become a Father After Testicular Cancer?
Understanding the Impact of Testicular Cancer on Fertility Testicular cancer is known to adversely impact male fertility by disrupting sperm production and damaging sperm DNA. However, thanks to advances in sperm preservation and reproductive technology, many men successfully regain fertility and go on to become fathers after testicular cancer. Maintaining and even improving fertility potential […]
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. […]
