Traditional surrogacy refers to a woman who becomes pregnant when the intended sperm fertilize her own egg through intrauterine insemination. nnA gestational carrier carries a child to full term for the intended parents. The intended parents create the embryo through...
Artificial insemination (also called IUI or intrauterine insemination) is a procedure that involves washing sperm, then introducing the healthiest specimens into the woman's uterus with a catheter. It is often recommended if a man has erectile dysfunction, a low sperm...
Male infertility is the primary cause or a contributing factor for about 40 percent of infertile couples. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) can be helpful if a man has mild to moderately low sperm counts or motility (the ability of the sperm to swim effectively). If IUI...
Sperm Selection One of the first steps in assessing infertility is an analysis of the male partner's sperm. Semen analysis may uncover below-average sperm abnormalities in sperm concentration, sperm size, shape (morphology), or movement (motility) of sperm. Once...
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...
Causes of Male InfertilityON THIS PAGE Causes of male infertility Diagnosing male infertility Infertility tests What factors determine sperm health? What causes sperm disorders? The physical exam and medical history intake Infertility symptoms Varicoceles and other...
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...
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...
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...
