Prior Surgeries and Medications

Certain urological surgeries may reduce the number of sperm, or prevent having sperm in your ejaculate completely. These surgeries include vasectomy, scrotal or testicular surgeries, prostate surgeries, and large abdominal surgeries performed for testicular and rectal cancers, among others. The same result can come from certain medications – Testosterone replacement therapy, long-term anabolic steroid use, some ulcer drugs, some arthritis drugs and certain other medications can impair sperm production and decrease male fertility. In some cases, surgery, radiation or chemotherapy to treat tumors can also affect male fertility. 

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Sperm Mapping

  In some men with non-obstructive azoospermia, there is a small amount of sperm production.  However, it is difficult to find and extract it due

Medications for Male Infertility

Since male infertility can be caused by different factors, different prescription medications can be offered by physicians on a case-by-case basis. Hormone replacement therapy can

DNA Fragmentation

While semen analysis is a widely used tool for measuring sperm concentration, motility, and morphology, it does not on its own provide a full picture

Testicular Anatomy

Within the oval-shaped testicle are several different bundles of cells, each of which contributes to sperm production and male sexual development in a unique way.

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