fertility

In this episode, reproductive urologist and fertility researcher Dr. Scott Lundy examines what male fertility care can and cannot do today, and where it may be headed. They discuss earlier access to testing, the limits of semen analysis and DNA-fragmentation testing, microbiome research...

Kisspeptins, encoded by KISS1, are neuropeptides that act via KISS1R (or GPR54) in hypothalamic and peripheral tissues. Kisspeptin neurons integrate sex steroids, metabolic, and environmental cues to control GnRH secretion, which governs pubertal onset. The sex-specific organization of...

Huge loss! True trailblazer in the field. * Dr. Wang was internationally recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities in male reproductive medicine and biology. Her pioneering research advanced the development of hormonal male contraception, androgen replacement therapies, treatments...

Larry I. Lipshultz, MD https://www.asrm.org/news-and-events/asrm-scientific-congress-and-expo/scientific-congress-endowed-awards/asrm-lifetime-achievement-award/ Larry I. Lipshultz, MD, has spent more than four decades helping define the modern field of male reproductive medicine. A...

Fig. 1 | Hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis regulation. Abstract Testosterone deficiency, or male hypogonadism, is a clinical syndrome characterized by the presence of clinical features with persistently low serum testosterone levels. Testosterone deficiency is an important health concern...

* The emerging indication of gonadotropin therapy for men with androgen-induced infertility is promising. The evidence demonstrates that spermatogenesis can be restored in most affected men with appropriate treatment. Further to this, the literature provides a reassurance to men who require...

In this episode, Dr. Tanginika Cuascud speaks with Dr. Thomas Masterson, urologist and male reproductive health specialist, about the factors influencing male fertility and the often-overlooked impact of testosterone treatment on sperm production. They discuss fertility trends, lifestyle...

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Dr. Eisenberg is a board certified urologist and Professor of Urology at Stanford University. He also leads Stanford's Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Program. He specializes in men’s health, testosterone, fertility, and sexual dysfunction.He will also explain why reproductive health is...

* This case demonstrates resolution of hypogonadal symptoms (despite the patient having normal testosterone levels), including fatigue and low libido, with restoration of physiologic estradiol levels Congenital aromatase deficiency in an adult male: A case report of clinical course and...

* Dr. Brannigan will explore what every man should know about fertility, including when to seek an evaluation, the role of semen analysis, hormonal testing, genetic factors, and common medical conditions that can impact sperm production and reproductive potential. Dr. Brannigan also discusses...

In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about testosterone treatment for men who want to preserve fertility, including Clomid, hCG, and enclomiphene. They also take a closer look at whether exercise actually increases testosterone, what the research shows about short-term changes...

Hormones play an important role in reproductive health, managing many functions within your body by carrying signals via the blood to your muscles, organs and other tissue. Testosterone and other hormones can influence sperm production and fertility, making it important to understand how hormone...

Dr. Justin Houman is a urologist and fellowship-trained Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery specialist, whose practice is focused on men's health, include male hormone management, sexual and ejaculatory dysfunction, male fertility, male incontinence, and Peyronie's disease. As a...

Dr. Lisa Faast breaks down a major FDA Category 1 update that compound pharmacies need to know about — Enclomiphene has officially been added to the Category 1 list I explain why this is such a game-changer, what enclomiphene is used for (especially for men looking to naturally raise...

* She outlines key domains of dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory disorders, low libido, and hypogonadism, and reviews how these may be assessed in a clinical setting. Helen L. Bernie, DO, MPH, Director, Sexual and Reproductive Medicine and Assistant Professor of...

Joshua Halpern, MD, MS, reviews evidence supporting the accuracy of mail-in semen analysis and identifies patients who may benefit most from at-home testing.

This series highlights the incredible research done by SMSNA investigators across a broad range of sexual medicine-related topics. In this video, Dr. Aron Liaw sits down with Dr. Amelia Khoei to discuss the unique sexual health considerations for patients with spinal cord injuries, from erectile...

In this episode of Pearls & Perspectives, host Amy Pearlman, MD, is joined by renowned male reproductive specialists Larry I. Lipshultz, MD, and Dolores J. Lamb, PhD, to discuss the science, clinical value, and future of the male infertility laboratory. Drawing on decades of collaboration in...

From supplements to lifestyle advice, patients trying to conceive are surrounded by countless products and conflicting claims. How can they separate evidence-based recommendations from marketing hype? Ask a Sexpert! In this video, Dr. Sevann Helo discusses the role of supplements in fertility...

Who knew LOL! * Rena Malik, MD brings together leading experts Dr. Helen Bernie, Dr. James Smith, and Chief Medical Advisor of Swim Club Dr. Michael Eisenberg to discuss male infertility, declining sperm counts, and how lifestyle factors impact reproductive health. In this episode, Rena...

Nature staff discuss preliminary data on the effects of GLP-1 drugs on male fertility, plus a two-year trial of a brain-computer interface. Timestamps 00:18 Brain-computer interface makes a life-changing impactNature: At-home brain implant gives man with motor neuron disease his daily life...

Hi, I am trying to conceive and just had an appointment with new fertility doctor who is recommending a new protocol as follows; Fertility Protocol 50 mg Test Cyp per week 3000iu HCG x 3 per week Arimidex .5mg x 2 per week Current Protocol 14mg Test Cup daily (98mg week) 500iu HCG x 3 per...

Curated By Nelson Vergel | ExcelMale.com | Updated June 2026 If you've been on TRT for a while and still deal with flat libido or low motivation - even with testosterone in a solid range - there may be more happening than your T levels alone can explain. One underappreciated piece of that...

19:11 Why Enclomiphene Is So Unpredictable * the response is widely variable! Enclomiphene has quietly become one of the most prescribed men's health medications in America. It's marketed as the perfect alternative to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT): an oral medication that increases...

00:35 How Sperm Are Made: The 90-Day Sperm Lifecycle In this video, Dr. Natalie Crawford explains how to understand a semen analysis and what your sperm count, motility, morphology, and total motile sperm count can reveal about male fertility. Learn what normal semen analysis results...

* In male infants, luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone during minipuberty are present at levels similar to those in adults but subsequently become undetectable. This phenomenon was shown in infant boys more than 50 years ago. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra2305989

Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) among men is rising leading to an increasing number of men with TRT induced azoospermia from hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis suppression. Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is used to mitigate...

Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: To compare the impact of finasteride and dutasteride on semen parameters in young men treated for androgenic alopecia and to evaluate whether the duration of 5α-reductase inhibitor therapy affects sperm quality and hormonal profiles. METHODS: This...

Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate FSH recovery rates and sperm production in men with testosterone therapy (TTh)-induced azoospermia treated with hCG alone versus hCG combined with clomiphene citrate, focusing on men with severely suppressed baseline FSH. METHODS...

Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Testosterone therapy (TTh) is known to suppress spermatogenesis, but combination TTh with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) has been shown to maintain spermatogenesis in a small 26-patient case series. That study did not account for prior fertility (or...