FAQ: What is assisted hatching? When is this recommended and how does it improve IVF success?
Assisted hatching is a specialized laboratory technique that embryologists perform with pinpoint laser technology to create an opening in the zona pellucida, the glycoprotein layer that surrounds the embryo, in order to improve in vitro fertilization (IVF) implantation rates with embryo transfer. This procedure helps an embryo remove its “shell” before they are transferred to […]
Fertility Mythbuster: A woman’s ovulation is the same every month.
Women who ovulate on a regular basis every month may do so on the same day of their menstrual cycle (for example, on day 14 of a 28 day cycle; however, the ovulation is not necessarily the “same” every month. If the woman has both of her ovaries, she may ovulate from the right ovary […]
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 […]
National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) 2017
The 2017 theme for National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) is “Listen Up!” This year NIAW runs from April 23 – 29, 2017. At AFRM we want to take this moment to spread awareness of infertility that affects millions and offer support to help those affected to reach their family building goals. NIAW is run by […]
FAQ: If a woman misses her period or has a history of abnormal menstrual cycles, can she still get pregnant?
A woman with infrequent or absent periods are able to become pregnant with her own egg as long as she is not of an age at which egg quality is an insurmountable concern and as long as she is not menopausal. The most common cause of infrequent or absent periods is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), […]
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.
Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi Receives Patients’ Choice and On-Time Doctor Awards
Austin based fertility specialist, Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi is honored to be recognized for his work with patients. He is again a recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award for 2016, which distinguishes physicians who have made a difference in the lives of patients. This award is based on receiving near perfect scores, as voted by patients […]
FAQ: How common is vasectomy reversal?
Approximately, half a million men in the United States undergo vasectomy annually, and about 6% percent will choose to have their vasectomy reversed sometime in their lifetime. Learn more about the vasectomy reversal procedure.
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 […]
