Male infertility is when a man cannot get his partner pregnant. It can be due to low sperm count, poor sperm quality, or blockages in the reproductive tract. It is estimated that one in every six men in the United States will experience some form of infertility in their lifetime. This number is even higher
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How Can a Urological Surgeon Treat Male Infertility?
Infertility—the word many people dread to hear, especially those who desire to settle down and start a family. In the United States, one-third of infertility cases are attributed to male reproductive health issues, such as low sperm count or mobility, small testicles, scrotal swelling, prostate problems, to name a few. If you’ve been trying to
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The decision to have children is a very important one for most people. If you and your partner have been trying to conceive but have had no luck, you should be aware that infertility may be playing a role. Infertility is the inability to reproduce or have children. About half of infertility cases are due
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There used to be very few opportunities for infertile men to have biological children. Fortunately, advances in medicine now shine new hope for aspiring fathers. In particular, several surgical interventions exist that can resolve or bypass reproductive conditions that undermine male fertility. Surgical Repair of Varicoceles A network of veins is responsible for returning blood
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Of the approximately one-third of couples trying to conceive, the problem lies with the male partner. While this can be discouraging and even heart-breaking for couples looking to start or expand a family, there is no reason to lose hope – many of the causes of male infertility can be addressed with treatment. If you
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