Many of us are already aware that there are many factors, such as heat, that can affect sperm counts. So what happens when it’s the day of the IUI and the male partner has a fever?
The short answer is… nothing.
At least not immediately anyway. The truth is that a fever today will likely not affect the sperm needed for an IUI now.
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Male Infertility: Scheduling a Semen Analysis
Certainly, getting a semen analysis (a.k.a. ‘sperm test’) does not rank high on most guys’ ‘to-do lists’…. It’s awkward – yes — but scheduling a semen analysis will help evaluate male fertility and bring you closer to the treatment that will work the most effectively for you. Remember that infertility is a disease that affects 1 in 8 couples;
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KLBJ Medical News with Perry Watson features Dr. Silverberg today at 5:00 pm
Dr. Silverberg discusses our latest world-wide IVF research study with Perry Watson. You can tune in here as well!
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/News/Story.aspx?ID=1643315
For more information on this or any of our current or past research studies, please visit our website at www.txfertility.com
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Don’t miss Dr. Silverberg tonite on KVUE news!
His patient Susan shares her journey to motherhood and Dr. Silverberg will discuss the new world-wide study on identifying high quality embryos for in vitro fertilization and how it can help patients like Susan.
Be sure to tune in to @KLBJ Medical News with Perry Watson next Monday at 5:00 pm
Perry will be talking with Dr.
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Dr. Kaylen Silverberg details key thoughts on couple’s fertility plans, both current and for future planning in his latest article :
Singles can take a proactive stance to protect their future fertility by making healthy lifestyle choices
Couples need to have a realistic timeline for their family planning based on age and any known factors that could impair their chances for conception
Preconceptual testing can provide helpful genetic information
When ready to conceive,…
In this latest video shown on the TFC YouTube Channel, Dr. Vaughn discusses the basics of infertility testing such as:
How often is the problem with the male and with the female
What are the 5 tests that should be done to evaluate the couple
How is previous testing done by another physician used in the initial evaluation
Check out his video for the answers!!
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Low-T equals low sperm counts
As we discussedlast time, in some men, FSH and/or LH production is low. This results in a low testosterone level as well as a very low sperm count.
The Fertility Drug, Clomid can be used to increase Sperm Counts
Once the urologist has eliminated an anatomic cause for the problem,
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40% of all Cases of Infertility are Caused by Male Factors
Almost half of all couples we see at the Texas Fertility Center have some significant degree of male factor as the cause of their infertility. In other words, there is an abnormality in the sperm that makes it less likely for pregnancy to occur.
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The new year will bring renewed hope for many couples trying to get pregnant. As you resolve to make changes to enhance your fertility (such as maintaining an optimal weight, diet and lifestyle), you may wonder what steps your fertility doctor will take to enhance his or her skills and improve your chances.
First of all,
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Egg Donor Needed
You receive the news from your fertility doctor that you need an egg donor to conceive, wow; now what? We want you to know two things. First, you are not alone. At Texas Fertility Center (TFC), we coordinate up to eighty egg donor cycles a year. Second, it is natural to grieve over the loss of a genetic link between you and your future child.
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