There was a study recently published in the journal Science Advances that took an exciting look at the female reproductive system and specifically, how it is biologically designed to filter sperm through a series of gates – ultimately weeding out the slowest “swimmers.” While we can marvel out how intricately designed a woman’s anatomy is … Continue reading The Female Reproductive Tract – A Natural Selection Gatekeeper
View MoreWhile it is common knowledge that low testosterone can affect sexual performance, many may not be aware that testosterone has an impact on fertility as well. Testosterone is one of the hormones that aids in the production of sperm, so it is important that you have the correctly-balanced levels of testosterone and other hormones to … Continue reading Can Testosterone Levels Affect Fertility?
View MoreAnd why it’s always best to err on the side of caution Though it has gotten better, it remains true that men are usually more reluctant to visit the doctor than are women. This phenomenon is true for a number of reasons, but ranking highest on the list is often the ‘Macho Male’ principle. Frankly … Continue reading Men’s Reluctance to Visit the MD
View MoreAnd why it’s always best to err on the side of caution Though it has gotten better, it remains true that men are usually more reluctant to visit the doctor than are women. This phenomenon is true for a number of reasons, but ranking highest on the list is often the ‘Macho Male’ principle. Frankly … Continue reading Men’s Reluctance to Visit the MD
View MoreHow Just 4 Words Can Spell HOPE for Couples You are not alone. Those four words may not seem like much to someone who hasn’t faced a male infertility struggle. But for people who have, those words can become a beacon of hope in what can easily turn into a sea of frustration, expense and … Continue reading The 1 Thing You Should Know About Male Infertility
View MoreIt’s an exciting time to be a member of the men’s health field. I recently read an article that said doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland have identified the patient they want to receive the first-ever penis transplant – a U.S. solider wounded by a bomb blast during a combat mission in Afghanistan. … Continue reading What the First-Ever Penis Transplant Could Mean for Men’s Health
View MoreThe last half of 2014 and the first half of 2015 was a rough time for my family. My 95-year-old father became critically ill in the summer of 2014 and had a roller coaster ride in and out of the ICU and hospital and then rehab centers until he finally passed away in March. Much … Continue reading How I lost 15 Pounds in Six Weeks This Summer at Age 51
View MoreFrom Oxygen.com: In my 20-plus year medical career, if I had to choose the most common misconception I’ve heard from patients and yes, even some highly respected members of the medical community, it’s that fertility – or problems with it, rather, is solely a “woman’s issue.” From inconsistent menstrual cycles to advanced reproductive age, women … Continue reading Dr. Werthman: Fertility Isn’t a “Chick Thing”
View MoreThere’s more attention, conversation and research being conducted in the realm of male infertility today than ever before. The medical community is finally waking up to the notion that we “seasoned” male fertility specialists have been trying to convey for too many years – fertility isn’t a one-way street or a solely female problem. Now … Continue reading On Male Infertility Hopes, Dreams and Reality
View MoreI recently read a business article which discussed the benefits of keeping teams of people together to produce better business success. In it were illustrated examples from professional basketball teams to high-volume orthopedic surgeons and their loyal staff. All were studied over time and the conclusion drawn was that teams of people who have worked … Continue reading Maybe There IS an “I” in Team And How My Patients Benefit
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