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Miss this guy! Dr. Ramasamy a the top of his game!

* This is the largest study to date characterizing testosterone to estradiol ratios in men presenting for fertility evaluation. We validated the 10/1 ratio that was previously established as the 20th percentile for fertile men. OBJECTIVE To validate the established normal testosterone to...

This is gold really enjoyed this one! Worthy of a sticky! Spermatogenesis Induction: A Comprehensive Guide to Male Fertility Treatment Professor Dimitrius Goulis delivers an expert overview of when and how to induce spermatogenesis in men with hypogonadism Introduction Male...

* in general it takes 68-72 days to make a new sperm, so 2-3 months * the sperm are very delicate you have to take care of them, the testosterone generating cells (leydig) in the testicles are fairly resilient, the sperm generating cells (sertoli/germ) are fairly delicate Welcome to...

Hot off the press, Nelson's domain is where it's at! *30 patients with TRT induced infertility were treated with doses of HCG ranging from 500 to 3000 IU every MWF. Nine patients were lost to follow up. Median length of follow-up was 4 months (1-10 month range). Average length of TRT use was...

* We performed a retrospective cohort study and identified 288 patients prescribed injections of 3000 IU HCG three times a week (TIW) and 75 IU FSH TIW from January 2020-March 2024 (we termed this therapy “reboot”). * Our final cohort included 77 patients meeting these strict criteria, 50 of...

Robert E. Brannigan, MD, expands on the American Urological Association and American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 2024 amendment to the male infertility guideline. As chair of these guideline amendments, Dr. Brannigan delves into recommendation updates, as well as their effect on...

Purpose In 2023 the American Urological Association (AUA) requested an Update Literature Review (ULR) to incorporate new evidence generated since the2020 publication of this Guideline. The resulting 2024 Guideline Amendment addresses updated recommendations to provide guidance on the...

Study Summary The primary purpose of this trial is to investigate whether men with idiopathic infertility (unexplained reduction of semen quality), after being treated with a daily dose of 12 µg recombinant follicle stimulating hormone (rFSH) for 6 months, can improve the chance of spontaneous...

Dr Michael Eisenberg is a Professor of Urology at Stanford University, and is a male fertility and sexual function specialist Topics: 00:00 Intro 02:02 Why do you do what you do? 02:58 What does reproductive health encapsulate? 04:27 Fertility health is growing 06:14 Researching on...

So I just checked my sperm count on 100 mg test a week, 100 mg nandrolone per week and I do 600 units hcg twice a week (1200 units weekly). I suspect the nandrolone is the culprit but not sure. I would think hcg would still make my testicles produce some sperm. (Age 45, on trt 10 years...

Dr. Blair Stocks and Dr. Kevin Campbell break down the Fertility Outcomes in Men with a Prior History of Anabolic Steroid Use in this installment of the SMSNA TL;DR.

Pay close attention! 10:49-12:30 Listen to this interview featuring Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy and Dr. Braian Ledesma, who discuss their recent article "Fertility outcomes in men with prior history of anabolic steroid use." A medical researcher and urologist, Dr. Ramasamy is known for academic...

An estimated 3 million men in the United States report the use of testosterone supplementation, including an increasing number of men of reproductive age (1). The suppressive effect of testosterone on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and the decrease of luteinizing hormone and...

00:16 Male fertility is a topic that needs more discussion, as male fertility numbers have been declining over the years. 00:45 Michael and Lindsey Bello faced fertility challenges due to testicular torsion but found hope through proper research and medical care. 01:13 Zero sperm count can...

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In this video, two male fertility experts, Dr. Ramasamy of the University of Miami and Dr. Gilman of IVFMD, answer questions about male fertility. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on sperm count and fertility, the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for male fertility, and the factors that can...

ABSTRACT Introduction According to estimates by the World Health Organization, about 17.5% of the adult population – roughly 1 in 6 globally – experience infertility. The causes of male infertility remain poorly understood and have yet to be fully evaluated. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)...

INTRODUCTION Infertility is a complex condition that has challenging medical, psychological, economic, and social implications for both patients and clinicians. Based on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), the World Health Organization (WHO) defines infertility as the failure...

This health chat features Dr. Anthony Leeds and Dr. Channa Jayasena discussing the link between obesity and male infertility. Key Takeaways: *They talk about the global scale of fertility problems and the significant drop in male infertility rates since the 1970s. *The rising prevalence of...

Dr. Ajay Nangia is a professor and vice chair of urology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Nangia explains the life cycle of sperm, the relationship between the germ cells of sperm and testicular cancer, fertility as it relates to testicular cancer, sexual health, and much more!

This discussion was led by Dr. Christina Wang who is an internationally recognized investigator in male reproductive medicine and biology and is a Professor of Medicine, Assistant Dean at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and Site Director for the Clinical and Translational Science...

At a Glance A compound temporarily disabled mouse and human sperm. It also prevented pregnancies in mice. The findings could potentially lead to a non-hormonal, on-demand contraceptive pill for men https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/male-contraceptive-disables-sperm

Came across this video (linked below) showing a new study outlining that Taurine supplementation might increase Gnrh, FSH, LH and general testicular health. - relevant commentary from @24:25 Thoughts on adding 1g/day to the supp stack? The "New Research On How Taurine Improves Performance...

Hi all, Long time reader, first time poster. I am 27yo, been on replacement for about 2.5 yrs @ 120 mg/wk due to secondary hypo from pituitary damage (resulting from multiple concussions requiring hospitalization). As a natural, I could never produce more than 300ng/dl. Lowest test was 140 and...

Rare Lipshultz sighting LOL! Way ahead of his time! Larry I. Lipshultz, MD, discusses epigenetic testing for male fertility management and the treatment implications for men with infertility.

Since taking TRT for the last year and a half, I have not used HCG. Now that I'm trying to have another kid, I'm wondering if that was a bad idea. Should I go back on HCG to help with my sperm count?

Hi All- Long time lurker, first time poster. My wife and I have a healthy 9 year old who was conceived 4 months after a contest cycle (my count was over 200M). I've been on 100-250mgs of test a week, no more competing, but no HCG. Out of the blue, we decided to try for a 2nd kid. I got off...