Male Infertility
Male Infertility / General Information
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- Understanding Male Infertility
- The Fertility Evaluation
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Understanding Male Infertility By Marc Goldstein, M.D., FACS
Infertility effects one in every six couples who are trying to conceive. In at least half of all cases of infertility a male factor is a major or contributing cause. This means that about 10% of all men in the United States who are attempting to conceive suffer from infertility.
Historically, infertility has been considered a women’s disease. It is only within the last fifty years that the importance of the male factor contribution to infertility has been recognized. The mistaken notion that infertility is associated with impotence or decreased masculinity may contribute to this fear. The good news is that the rapid research advances in the area of male reproduction have brought about dramatic changes in the ability to both diagnose and treat male infertility. The majority of couples suffering from infertility can now be helped to conceive a child on their own.
Acupuncture May Improve Sperm
(WebMD) Acupuncture may help some men overcome infertility problems by improving the quality of their sperm, according to a new study.
Researchers found five weeks of acupuncture treatment reduced the number of structural abnormalities in sperm and increased the overall number of normal sperm in a group of men with infertility problems.
They say the results suggest that acupuncture may complement traditional infertility treatments and help men reach their full reproductive potential.
National Infertility Awareness Week | NIAW
Interactive Webinar with Dr. Rob Kiltz of CNY Fertility Center
In celebration of National Infertility Awareness Week, please join us for a special discussion with Dr. Rob Kiltz, founder and director of CNY Fertility Center. 
Batzofin Fertility Services | In Vitro Fertilization
IVF and Antral Follicle Count
This information is provided for patients interested in their prognosis for infertility treatment. New York Fertility Services, located in Midtown Manhattan, offers free introductory consultations in person or by telephone. For a glossary of terms please refer to www.fertilitylifelines.com
The number of follicles, each containing one egg, which is available in the ovarian pool relates to the chance of success of in vitro fertilization (IVF). These numbers decline with age and in some women they decline abnormally rapidly. For couples who are trying to conceive and their care givers, methods of predicting the potential outcome of IVF can be important in making medical decisions for couples who are trying to conceive.
Fertility Enhancement and the Maca Root
The Maca root is a natural food supplement from the Andes in Peru which is taken in the form of Maca capsules or powder as a food supplement in order to get a powerful hit of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Maca is a tuber root and therefore a starch. It contains a hefty list of vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B12, C, D and E), a wealth of minerals (calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, silica, and traces of iodine, manganese and sodium) and a glut of amino acids (alanine, argine, glutamine, glycine, histidine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline….the list goes on because protein makes up around 14% of Maca root).
But there are arguably even more amazing potential benefits of taking Maca than this powerful punch of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. It is said to provide greater stamina, strength and endurance as well as increasing mental capacity, and can even affect the hormonal balances of men and women. This is where the claims for enhancing fertility come into play. When taken as a supplement, the Maca root works on the hypothalamus and pituitary gland which is where male and female hormones originate. Maca is thought to regulate this hormonal pathway, balancing the body’s system if they are producing too much or too little of a certain hormone.
Tracking Ovulation and Trying To Conceive
Ovulation The 4 Easiest Ways to Track Your Fertility
Trying to conceive is not always as easy as we would hope. Inaccurate or lack of ovulation tracking, for many couples, can be to blame. For some lucky women they get pregnant immediately without having to track their fertility signs, but others arent as lucky. For those not-so-lucky women, there are many different ways to know when and if ovulation is occuring, and they are as follows:
1.) Basal Body Temperature (BBT)- Taking your temperature everyday and at roughly the same time of day can give you a good indication of when the “egg will drop”. It is best to make a chart at the beginning of your cycle and to get a basal thermometer. Once you do this, you will want to take your temperature preferably once a day in the morning and record it exactly. Note: Your BBT rises after the release of the egg and usually 0.4 degrees F (or 0.2 C).
‘Fat Eggs’ Causes Infertility In Obese Women
ScienceDaily (Aug. 27, 2007) — A University of Adelaide researcher has discovered scientific evidence that obesity is a key factor in infertility – because of how it affects women’s eggs.
While obesity has long been thought to be a major factor in couples’ inability to conceive, this is the first time the effects of obesity on the egg have been discovered.
The research findings – using female mice – have been made by PhD student Cadence Minge in the University of Adelaide’s Research Centre for Reproductive Health.
Depression After Miscarriage – Attain Fertility Blog
by Brittany Williams
In November of 2008, just two days after my husband deployed to Iraq for a year, I found out I was pregnant. We had been trying for almost exactly one year, and I had accepted that I would not be pregnant before he left. On that morning, I noticed one pregnancy test left in our medicine cabinet and decided to use it. Not because I thought I was pregnant, but because it would expire before my husband got home and I didn’t want it to go to waste. Silly, yes. But imagine my surprise when I walked back two or three minutes later to throw it in the trash and noticed that faint pink line we all dream about getting. I was ecstatic.
On January 10th, 2009, I found out that I had miscarried. I had gone in for some slight bleeding, to ease my nerves. Even the doctor on call at the hospital said with my symptoms, he never would have had me come in. It was 3 a.m. I was completely alone. I sat in my car for an hour until I could compose myself enough to drive home. That night was also the first time I had found out I was carrying twins.
Your Initial Visit
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WHAT TO EXPECT
In our Program, the first step is a comprehensive review of all aspects regarding the cause or causes of infertility. You may have completed an initial evaluation for infertility with your gynecologist prior to referral to our Program. You may have also completed corrective procedures or therapy without obtaining a pregnancy. An assessment of your previous medical history, evaluation and therapy will guide us toward providing the specific form of care that is indicated for you. We will review your information with you at your initial appointment and a treatment plan will be established for your care. Basic tests may be performed on the initial visit such as hormonal assays, ovulation evaluation and cervical cultures. These basic tests are performed before a decision is made for further studies.
The first evaluation for a male begins with a semen analysis. Results determined from a semen specimen tell about the state of sperm production and delivery. We would like to obtain a semen analysis on your initial visit. You may collect as a couple or solo in our private collection suites.