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Ejaculatory DysfunctionWhat is ejaculation? Ejaculation is the release of sperm and seminal fluid during male orgasm. During orgasm, the vas deferens tube transports sperm to the prostate, where the sperm mix with other fluids to produce liquid semen (ejaculate). If a...
Getting Started Embryology Lab Our specialized experts simulate the conditions inside the female reproductive systems to nurture sperm, eggs, and embryos during their temporary journey outside of the body. This state-of-the-art lab was designed with 25+ years of...
Male FertilityCauses of Male Infertility One out of every eight couples struggles with infertility, and for many infertile couples, there may be more than one cause. A common misconception is that an infertility problem usually lies with the female. The reality is...
VaricocelesWhat is a varicocele? A varicocele (VAR-ih-koe-seel) is a dilated vein within the scrotum, the bag of skin that holds and protects the testicles (balls). It can occur in one or both testicles. For infertile men, bilateral varicoceles are more common than...
Vasectomy ReversalVasectomy reversal is a surgical procedure to undo a vasectomy. Male fertility is restored by reconnecting the tubes that sperm travel from the testicles to the semen. About 15% of men who undergo a vasectomy regret it. About 5% will desire a...
No-Scalpel, No-Needle VasectomyWhat is a vasectomy? Vasectomy is a safe and permanent birth control option for males who are certain they do not want to father a child in the future. The surgical procedure is done by cutting and sealing the tubes (vas deferens) that...
Sperm RetrievalWhat is Sperm Retrieval? Sperm harvesting is done to find and retrieve sperm in men who want to achieve pregnancy but have no sperm in their ejaculate (azoospermia). Sperm is retrieved directly from the testis or epididymis. There are many different...
Semen AnalysisWhat is a semen analysis? A semen analysis evaluates the quality and volume of a man's sperm in a man's semen (the fluid that comes from a man's penis when ejaculation occurs). It is one of the first steps to detecting male infertility issues. The semen...
Azoospermia and Abnormal Semen QualityWhat are azoospermia and abnormal semen quality? Azoospermia is the medical term for the absence of sperm in the ejaculate. Abnormal semen quality in a man's ejaculate refers to quality issues with sperm in the semen that can make...
What is MicroTESE?Microsurgical testicular sperm extraction (microTESE) is the gold standard surgical approach for sperm retrieval for men with non-obstructive azoospermia (sperm count so low that no sperm is visible in the ejaculate). In this surgical procedure, a...