ASRM features Dr. Parviz Kavoussi’s research on Clomiphene Citrate and semen parameters
There is a great deal of controversy in the scientific research on whether Clomiphene Citrate, a commonly used medication to treat low testosterone in men who want to maintain fertility potential in a way that is not detrimental for sperm, actually improves semen parameters on not. Several studies have shown some improvement in some semen […]
Research by AFRM/Westlake IVF Finds Promescent® Adversely Impacts Male Fertility
Premature ejaculation is one of the most common sexual complaints in men, affecting between 20-30% of men. Promescent® is a commonly used over the counter desensitizing spray used to treat premature ejaculation. With more men choosing this treatment option, it raised the question of whether this treatment has a bad impact on sperm and potentially […]
Austin Fertility & Reproductive Medicine/Westlake IVF Enrolls Men for Male Fertility Clinical Trial
Until recently, we have evaluated male fertility in a similar manner as Anton van Leeuwenhoek first did in 1677, by looking at sperm under the microscope, when he reported his findings of seeing sperm to the Royal Society. He described what he saw as “animalcules” less than a size of a grain of sand with […]
Treating Low Testosterone that Safely Preserves Male Fertility
The Primed Southwest annual conference was held in Houston, TX this year. This multi-topic primary care conference updates primary care physicians on important topics in medicine. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was invited to speak as a guest lecturer at the 2017 Primed conference. He spoke on the topic of hypogonadism, also known as low testosterone. As […]
Male Fertility Testing Using a Smart Phone
CNN reports a new technology that will determine a man’s fertility through an app on a smartphone. While the technology is still in development by two Massachusetts hospitals, it has the potential to make infertility evaluation simpler and less costly. The app will be able to assess sperm count and motility with 98% accuracy. However, the […]
Male Fertility Awareness
Fertility is often approached from a female point of view, even though it takes both healthy eggs and sperm to make a baby. Much of the emphasis on fertility is approached from the woman’s perspective. This is because a woman must not only play her part in fertilization, she must also carry the baby to […]
Fertility Mythbuster: The Semen Analysis is a Perfect Predictor of Male Fertility.
Historically for decades the best predictor of a man’s fertility has been his semen parameters. These include semen volume, sperm counts, motility, and the morphology (percentage with normal appearance). These are certainly the basics that need to be at certain levels to have reasonable odds at pregnancy, but more and more, we are learning that […]
FAQ: Can anabolic steroids used for steroids have a bad impact on a man’s fertility?
Yes. Taking steroids can shut down a man’s natural production of hormones which are necessary for sperm production. In some men, this may have a long term impact on their sperm production even after steroid use is stopped.
The Connection Between Tomatoes and Male Fertility
Couples that are struggling with infertility are heartened when they hear about anything that may help them become parents. It seems that simple produce like the tomato may help to relieve some of the factors that cause male infertility. Lycopene Is a Powerful Substance Studies are demonstrating that lycopene, a substance that makes some fruits and vegetables […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi lectures on his robotic vasectomy reversal experience at conference in Maastricht, Netherlands.
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was invited to lecture on robot assisted microsurgical vasectomy reversal at the robot assisted microsurgical and endoscopic society (RAMSES) conference in Maastricht, Netherlands. As he is one of the highest volume surgeons performing robotic vasectomy reversals in the world, he presented his outcomes data with excellent success rates for his patients and […]
