Vasectomy Reversal: 3 Things that May Surprise You

Vasectomy Reversal: 3 Things that May Surprise You

Vasectomy reversal is not a guarantee for getting pregnant Men who have had a vasectomy may consider a reversal by a specialized urologist. There are a couple of major factors which will predict the pregnancy rate following vasectomy reversal. One is called Obstructive Interval, referring to the number of years since the vasectomy. The pregnancy rates are […]

Chronic Prostatitis: Can It Affect My Sperm?

Chronic Prostatitis: Can It Affect My Sperm?

And how do I even know if I have chronic prostatitis? Presence of a bacterial infection in the male or female genital tract is detrimental to sperm migration. Bacteria in semen will not decrease the quantity but will definitely affect the sperm quality and motility. During our initial clinical evaluation of an infertile couple, we make […]

Testosterone or Steroid Treatments: Discover How Your Body is Being Fooled

Testosterone or Steroid Treatments: Discover How They Affect Sperm Production

Testosterone or anabolic steroids can interfere with male fertility When seeing a new infertile couple, semen analysis is one of the first tests we request. For the last few years, we have found an amazing number of male patients with azoospermia (lack of sperm) and abnormal sperm concentration and/or motility due to the effect of treatments with testosterone […]