Male Fertility Supplements-101
Fertility Supplements- what can I take? The use of supplements during infertility treatment intrigue many patients and physicians alike. While there are no magic pills that result in pregnancy, supplements are an interesting area of research and may provide some small benefit to patients who are concurrently undergoing traditional fertility therapy. Infertility can be a difficult problem to treat, and it’s not surprising that some people look to herbs and supplements as a possible alternative treatment to this troubling problem. Important points to remember: Research on so-called fertility herbs and supplements is not conclusive and is based on a limited number of Read more »
Infertility Awareness- You are Not Alone
Did you know that infertility affects more than 3 million people in the U.S. each year alone? 10-15% of couples in the U.S. struggle with infertility. April 19-25th was Infertility Awareness Week, but we can work to raise awareness every week! What is infertility? Knowledge is power. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term after 12 months of trying to conceive. If you are over the age of 35, the time of trying to conceive is reduced to 6 months. It is important to see a specialist- a Reproductive Endocrinologist, or in some cases your OB/Gyn Read more »
Male Infertility
Male factors represent the sole factor of infertility in approximately 20% of infertile couples but may contribute to infertility in up to 30-40% of cases. Causes of male-factor infertility include varicoceles, thyroid or other hormonal imbalances, genetic factors, medications, problems with erection or ejaculation, history of pelvic infection or surgery, history of undescended testes, smoking or other drug use, and other causes. Male factor infertility can be defined by abnormal semen analysis parameters but may also be present even when the semen analysis is normal. What is the goal of a male fertility evaluation? Identification and correction of treatable conditions. Read more »
