
Male Fertility & Sexual Medicine Specialists Blog


How Can a Urologist Help Me?
There are certain health concerns that can cause uncertainty when you’re deciding which type of doctor to visit. You may wonder whether you should just start with your general practitioner or if it would be best to seek a specialist’s care from the sta… Read More
Low Sperm Count: Causes & Treatment
A low sperm count is a common reason for infertility in couples who are unsuccessful in achieving a pregnancy. Male factor fertility issues account for 30% of cases when a couple cannot conceive without the assistance of assisted reproductive… Read More
The Challenges of Prostate Cancer Management
Authored by Raoul S. Concepcion, MD, FACS Historically, the urology community has been the “gatekeeper” for the diagnosis and management of prostate disorders, malignant or benign. Prior to the advent of medical therapy and minimally invasive pro… Read More
Vasectomy Reversal vs. IVF: Which is Best?
So, you’ve already had a vasectomy at some point in your life, but now circumstances have changed, and having a child (or having another child) is back on the table. Fortunately, even though vasectomies are considered to be a permanent form of c… Read More
COVID-19, Male Fertility & What You Need to Know
One of the more challenging parts of the COVID-19 pandemic was dealing with the wealth of information coming out day after day, and deciding which resource(s) to trust. Now, well over a year into the pandemic, with a vaccine widely available and… Read More
Stress, Infertility, and Why a Link Between the Two Truly Exists
Although stress has a clear link to an individual’s health, there has long been an inconsistent message as to its role in cases of infertility. Fertility specialists are typically clear that stress alone is not solely responsible for an inability to c… Read More
Does Your Phone Hurt Your Fertility?
For years, men have been advised to avoid heat near or on their groin area because too much heat can negatively impact sperm production. This advice normally includes the usage of laptops, tablets, and mobile phones – all devices that can heat up w… Read More
Ending the Stigma of Male Factor Infertility
It’s estimated that approximately 50% of all infertility cases can be partially attributed to male factor infertility. However, in spite of its prevalence, male fertility issues are often ignored in conversations about fertility. Not only do many p… Read More