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Anabolic Steroids: Do They Cause Male Sterility?
Anabolic androgenic steroids used by athletes to increase and build muscle mass have negative health effects, such as temporary sterility caused by the cessation of sperm production. Read more
Infertility and body mass index: How does BMI affect Fertility?
Having an adequate body mass index (BMI) is very important when considering pregnancy, as excessive thinness and overweight can lead to alterations in fertility and an increased risk of obstetric complications. Read more
Pre-testicular causes of male infertility
Pretesticular male infertility, also known as endocrine factor infertility, is caused by hormonal imbalances that affect fertility, either due to an excess or a shortfall in hormone production. The most common cause is usually in the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. Read more
What is the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle. How long does it last?
The follicular or pre-ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle is the period between the first day of menstruation and ovulation. Therefore, in a typical 28-day menstrual cycle it lasts 14 days, although its length is more variable than that of the luteal or postovulatory phase. Read more
Is having twins hereditary? What are the influencing factors?
There are many popular beliefs about whether having twins is hereditary, and the factors that affect the chances of a multiple pregnancy. One certain fact is that the situation vairies in the case of monozygotic twins (identical twins) or dizygotic twins (non-identical, fraternal twins). Read more
What is Sertoli syndrome? - Causes and possible treatment
Sertoli syndrome has a low incidence in the population, but men who suffer from it are unable to produce spermatozoa and, generally, must resort to sperm donation in order to become fathers.
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Gonadotropins: What are they and what are their functions?
Gonadotropins are hormones secreted by the pituitary gland after the stimulation of GnRH pulses. Gonadotropins are produced by men and women and they regulate the reproductive cycle in both cases, although they do not have the same levels of gonadotropins and the actions regulated are different in each case. There are three types of gonadotropic hormones: FSH, LH, and hCG. Read more
What are they and what happens in the different phases of ovulation?
Ovulation is the process by which an ovarian follicle releases a mature oocyte, which can be fertilized and can result in pregnancy. This process, as well as the entire menstrual cycle, will be controlled by changes in the levels of FSH and LH gonadotropins and ovarian sex hormones. Read more
Servy Institute for Reproductive Endocrinology
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Servy Institute for Reproductive Endocrinology (SIRE) is a fertility clinic in Augusta in the US state of Georgia. They also have two secondary clinics, one in Columbia and another one in Atlanta. Read more
