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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...

Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Early studies evaluating the role of 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) in male reproduction were primarily conducted in fertile men receiving exogenous testosterone with varying doses of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). However, few studies have...

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: 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...

* Despite these limitations, the findings of this review provide valuable guidance for clinical practice. The consistent benefit of combined hCG and FSH therapy in inducing spermatogenesis and achieving pregnancy supports its role as a first-line treatment for men with HH and infertility. Future...

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In this episode, Dr. Kevin Chu and Dr. Justin Dubin delve into the American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines for male fertility. They emphasize the importance of concurrent evaluations for both male and female partners during infertility assessments, highlighting that these guidelines are...

Mohit Khera's personal experience with enclomiphene HPTA Conclusion

This is critical! * Masterson emphasizes the importance of establishing a baseline semen analysis in men considering or already receiving testosterone therapy, as exogenous testosterone commonly suppresses sperm production and can complicate later fertility evaluation. * Explores the growing...

About the YO Home Sperm Test The YO Home Sperm Test is a private, easy way to assess sperm quality at home—no lab visit or mail-in required. Over 97% accuracy. Measures sperm concentration, motility, progressive motility, motile sperm concentration, and progressive motile sperm concentration...

Dr. Ramasamy! 10:24- 12:03 (Case report Isotretinoin) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12619667/ Clomid, Gonal F, HCG, Letrozole for oligospermia and low sperm count

Male HPG axis Human spermatogenesis requires both FSH and µmolar locally-secreted intratesticular paracrine T - 100X serum concentration is normal - 10-20X serum will do and is achievable with hCG 500 iU 2-3X/week Can't be sustained by µmolar nmolar circulating endocrine T

We discuss all things male fertility - microplastics, ozempic, probiotics, supplements, decline in sperm counts, impact of diet / supplements on sperm counts

Semen analysis, hormonal and genetic testing! We spoke to our Patron, Professor Allan Pacey, who is one of the world's leading experts in male fertility about what actually makes a difference. We covered diet, smoking, vaping, alcohol, weight, supplements, extra tests, hot baths, tight...

Dr Michael Eisenberg is a professor of Urology at Stanford, a urologic surgeon, and a leading expert in male fertility and reproductive medicine. It's no secret that global population decline is accelerating, but what's driving it? Male fertility might be a major piece of the puzzle. So why...

Join Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy (Consultant Urologist, Dubai & formerly Miami) and Dr. Karthikeyan (Andrologist, India) as they uncover the critical differences in male infertility treatment protocols across India and the Middle East. In this insightful podcast, they discuss: * The challenges of...

* The primary end point for the study is the change in total motile sperm count at 16 weeks. Secondary outcome measures include sperm DNA fragmentation index, normalization of serum total testosterone levels, plasma and semen concentrations of leflutrozole, changes in libido, safety, and other...

Oligoasthenozoospermia refers to a male infertility condition marked by low sperm count and reduced motility. The authors begin by noting that empirical therapies—like clomiphene and anastrozole—are often used for idiopathic (unknown cause) spermatogenic dysfunction, despite limited evidence of...

I've been on HCG monotherapy for a while now, and my response has been much better lately than it was years ago. E2 has always been an issue with HCG. In a recent lab, my TT was over 1000 ng/dL, while my E2 was around 65 pg/ml. I tried to control my E2 by alternating 780/500 IU of HCG EOD...

Listen closely this is gold! 1:13:54-Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) & male fertility 1:35:50-Restoring fertility after prolonged use of exogenous testosterone This is part one of a two-part mini-series on fertility & reproductive health, with next week's guest, Dr. Paula Amato...

Managing the Testosterone-to-Estradiol Ratio in Men on TRT Introduction Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in hypogonadal men often leads to an increase in estradiol (E2) levels due to the aromatization of testosterone. This alters the testosterone-to-estradiol (T:E) ratio, a metric...

Discover groundbreaking insights in urology as Larry Lipshultz, MD, shares innovative research and strategies for male fertility challenges. https://www.urologytimes.com/view/pearls-perspectives-larry-lipshultz-md-on-innovation-in-male-fertility-care In this episode of Pearls &...

LMFAO! Winner takes home 10GZZZ! This weekend, two men competed in the world’s first sperm race in the USA, aiming to spark conversation about male fertility. In the UK, infertility affects one in seven couples, with male issues contributing to half of cases. Experts say fertility...

* All included men had demonstrated fertility prior to vasectomy. The two reboot protocols included: hCG 3000 IU three times weekly, plus either enclomiphene/clomiphene 25 mg daily or FSH 75 IU three times weekly. A negative control group of men who had undergone TESA while on concurrent...

https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article/21/Supplement_6/qdae161.205/7916870 Abstract Introduction The management of male infertility, particularly that induced by the use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), presents a significant challenge in andrology and urology. Anabolic steroids are...

Interesting article to say the least ! https://www.ft.com/content/350c3ebe-5afe-41c0-a90a-adc70e3ab771

AUA Guidelines: Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility in Men Co-Host: Robert E. Brannigan, MD Outline: Segment #1 Topic: New Table 1 Reviewing “Common Terms” in Semen Analysis and Update to the WHO Semen Analysis Reference Ranges Segment #2 Topic: Update to the WHO Semen Analysis...

@Nelson Vergel Issue starting new thread? Had this happen back in Dec. 2024 and it is happening again. Hopefully admin can look into this when he has time, thanks.

In this episode, hosts Dr. Kevin Chu and Dr. Justin Dubin engage in an insightful discussion about the effectiveness of fertility supplements with expert Dr. Kian Asanad, a fellowship-trained men's health urologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in male fertility and reproductive...

Gentlemen I had a semen anlysis done last week and I thought i would post the results. My background is that I engaged in ~8 years of steroid and TRT use. Mostly the latter in the final 2-3 years of my journey. I never did hcg consistently (nor AI for that matter) I tried essentially every...