Summary of “Lifestyle causes of male infertility” Over the past few decades, there has arguably been a global decline in both sperm quality and quantity, although the true extent of changes remains an issue of ongoing debate among experts. The purpose of this article was to review available evidence regarding effects of men’s lifestyle factors […]
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Peyronie’s Disease (PD) is a fibrotic disorder of the tunica albuginea of the corpora cavernosa and is progressive in nature. Consequently, this disorder is linked to a decrease in sexual performance and self-confidence. Currently, treatments include oral medication, surgical reconstruction, and injectable therapy. The purpose of this study was to compare the costs of treatment
What is COVID-19? Coronavirus (COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2) is a highly contagious virus affecting the respiratory system and can be quite deadly. Since its origin, it has infected hundreds of millions of people around the world. While the primary mode of transmission is through respiratory droplets, COVID-19 has been found in feces, urine, and semen. With
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***Trost Commentary and Key Take-Home Points*** This is one of the most helpful and impactful manuscripts currently available relating to vasectomy reversals in my opinion. It is also one of the manuscripts that we refer to most often for patients post-operatively. The main reason for this importance is because it helps to define numbers which are predictive of
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***Trost Commentary and Key Take-Home Points*** The current manuscript compares penile length and infertility and suggests an association between the two. This type of study has been performed on several prior occasions as well, although a much more commonly used measure is the anogenital distance (AGD – distance between the anus and the genitals themselves) rather
After a vasectomy reversal procedure it can take a couple of these cycles, or approximately six to nine months, before sperm count reaches the optimal level as far as fertility is concerned.
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In some cases, lifestyle changes can help boost your chance of conception. Here’s a look at what that means:
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