Each year, the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), compiles and releases data and statistics on a number of factors involving IVF clinics in the United States. The Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) statistics, released in February of 2013 but for the 2010 data year, show yet … Continue reading IVF: It Takes Two to Make a Thing Go Right
View MoreObesity has risen dramatically over the last twenty years in the westernized world and is thought to be a potential cause for declining sperm counts over a similar period. 17 percent of American men are now considered obese, up 50 percent from just a generation ago. A number of recent studies have revealed a strong connection between high body-mass index (BMI) and low sperm counts; the higher the BMI, the lower the count. Couples in whom the males had a BMI over 30 (clinically considered obese) also had a more difficult time conceiving and higher likelihood of being infertile.
View MoreChromosomes. They’re the thread-like structures found inside the cells of living organisms. The pigeon has 80 chromosomes. A pineapple has 50. But among the factors that make us uniquely human, is the presence of 46 chromosomes. As the cement in the foundation of our bodies, chromosomes contain all of our genes and DNA. The two … Continue reading FERTILITY ALERT: New Hope For Fatherhood in Men With Klinefelter Syndrome
View MoreMost men tend to view the vasectomy as a standard, everyday procedure easily performed by any urologist. Unfortunately in some cases, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, it is only in the last few months that the American Urological Association (AUA), the organization that promotes high standards for urological care through the … Continue reading Gentlemen: 5 Qualities To Look For in Your Vasectomy Surgeon
View MoreBy Dr. Philip Werthman Center for Male Reproductive Medicine and Vasectomy Reversal Varicocele, the most common condition associated with male factor infertility, has been a controversial topic for more than a generation. The controversies stem from a discrepancy in published articles as to whether repair of a clinical varicocele improves sperm quality and ultimately enhances … Continue reading FERTILITY ALERT: New Research Shows Varicocele Repair to Improve Semen Quantity, Quality and Pregnancy Rates
View MoreI spend quite a bit of time reviewing male infertility studies to keep up on the latest information. I also read articles in the press about male infertility to see what information is being presented to non-professionals that may have interest in this area. It has come to my attention in recent weeks about the … Continue reading How the Smart Consumer Should Interpret “the Latest” Male Infertility Studies
View MoreThe Pitfalls and Perils of Exogenous Testosterone Treatment (and Links to Male Infertility) Does TRT Cause Infertility? Unfortunately, yes, a side effect of testosterone treatment is infertility. This treatment decreases sperm production by decreasing levels of the hormone FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) which hormone is important for sperm production. This does not mean that all … Continue reading FERTILITY ALERT: Male Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Cause Infertility in Men
View MoreMale Fertility. It’s a subject that’s gaining more mainstream attention as couples who are trying to conceive begin to explore their options. Men and women alike are sometimes surprised to learn that a man’s focus on his reproductive health can be just as important as a woman’s focus on hers. To help get the conversation … Continue reading Getting Pregnant – Top 10 Tips for MEN
View MoreSpermatic cord blocks delivered via needles have increased risks of hematoma or accidental injury to the vas. We evaluated a novel needleless approach in terms of post-operative pain and time spent in recovery in a retrospective manner. Our goal was show improved pain control using this novel method.
View MoreSperm DNA damage (fragmentation) is a known cause of male infertility and has been shown to negatively impact pregnancy outcomes in couples undergoing In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) with Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). Previous studies have shown that sperm DNA damage may occur after the sperm have exited the testicle and levels of DNA fragmentation are lower in testicular sperm than in ejaculated sperm. The object of this study was to evaluate the results of IVF/ICSI using testicular sperm in couples that failed to achieve pregnancy on prior IVF cycles and had high levels of sperm damage as a cause of their infertility.
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