male infertility
What are the differences between primary and secondary infertility?
The main difference between primary and secondary infertility is whether the couple has had a previous child or not. In the case of not having children, the couple will suffer primary infertility and if they have already had a baby in the past but now they have not, the infertility will be considered secondary Read more
How Much Sperm Count Is Needed to Get Pregnant?
Sperm concentration is measured in a seminogram and its value must be 15 million per milliliter or more to consider the male to be fertile according to the 2010 WHO reference values. Read more
How is male infertility caused by Y chromosome microdeletions?
Microdeletions of the Y chromosome are a genetic cause of male infertility. Microdeletions in the AZF regions of the Y chromosome (AZFa, AZFb or AZFc) are associated with severe problems in spermatogenesis (the process of sperm formation) leading to azoospermia or severe oligospermia. Read more
List of Sperm Disorders that Cause Male Infertility
Sperm factor infertility is detected by spermogram. Its causes and degree should be taken into account to indicate the best treatment. Seminal alterations include oligospermia, azoospermia and asthenozoospermia. It is also possible that combinations of these may occur. Read more
Midwest Centre for Reproductive Health
11/13/2023|52
The Midwest Centre for Reproductive health is a fertility clinic based in Maple Grove, Minnesota. They offer several reproductive techniques including AI, IVF, fertility testing and egg and sperm donation. Read more
Semen Quality : What Is Measured And What Can Be Done To Improve It?
For men with semen alterations, there are several treatment options, which means that even with these alterations, pregnancy is achievable. Read more
What Are The Causes of Testicular Hyperthermia?
Scrotal hyperthermia is the increase in temperature of the scrotal area. The main consequence of the rise in temperature in this area is the alteration of spermatogenesis or sperm production since the testicles are located inside the scrotum. Read more
What Is Agglutination in Sperm? - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The spermatic agglutination consists on the formation of heaps of spermatozoa. These adhesions may be through the head or the tail and they prevent the spermatozoa from displacing and fertilising the egg. Read more
Assisted reproduction techniques: differences and complexities
Assisted reproduction techniques are classified into low or high complexity treatments, depending on whether it is artificial insemination or IVF/ICSI, for example. The choice of one fertility treatment or another will depend on the characteristics and needs of each patient, as well as the reason for infertility. Read more
Cryptozoospermia - Definition, Causes, Treatment & Pregnancy
Cryptozoospermia is a sperm factor of infertility characterised by a very low number of spermatozoa in the semen. It is a more severe variant of oligozoospermia. It is diagnosed by means of a semen analysis, although complementary tests can also be performed. Read more
What diseases and disorders are the causes of male infertility?
Male infertility can have various causes and origins: before gamete formation, during sperm formation, or in the ejaculation process. Read more
Island Reproductive Services PC
10/14/2022|60
Island Reproductive Services operate from two locations on Staten Island, offering assisted reproduction treatments, fertility preservation and fertlity surgeries. They are LGBT friendly and offer a discount for military personel and veterans. Read more
