The importance of embryology and andrology
What happens in the IVF lab can make or break a cycle. When looking for a fertility clinic, you need to consider embryology and andrology. In this blog, I will tell you a little about our embryology and andrology programs. I’ll also discuss some of the things that make us different from other doctors who practice infertility.
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Tips to enhance male fertility
It can be downright depressing getting back a semen analysis (sperm test) that is not ‘ideal’. However, don’t feel alone. There are MANY guys in your situation (even if they are not talking about it!). It’s true that there are a number of fertility treatments that may help you to conceive.
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All about the science of making love
For some lucky couples, getting pregnant involves candles and a month or two of enjoyable, yet purposeful sex. They may never know exactly when ovulation occurs, or the details of the miraculous process. However, for 1 in 8 couples, infertility can make it impossible to get pregnant even with perfectly timed intercourse.
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Believe it or not, we sometimes recommend that men take Clomid
When a woman takes Clomid, it helps induce ovulation. Clomid for men can help increase testosterone and increase sperm counts. Clomid works by blocking estrogen at the pituitary and the hypothalamus. This tells the body to make more LH hormone because it sees that there is less estrogen circulating in the body.
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Male infertility is common – It’ not just a female issue
Infertility is not just for women. Boys can have it too! In fact, 40% of couples who seek evaluation will have some degree of a sperm problem. In 25% of cases, the only identified problem is a male factor. Clearly, male infertility is common.
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Our approach to male infertility
We have a comprehensive approach to male infertility. Almost half of all couples we see at the Texas Fertility Center have some significant degree of male factor as the cause of their infertility. In other words, there is an abnormality in the sperm that makes it less likely for pregnancy to occur.
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