Results Tag semen analysis

What Color Should Semen Be?

Category: Male Infertility | Posted on December 11, 2015

Did you know that the color of your semen could be indicative of your fertility, or, in some cases, your infertility? Semen color, texture, and even smell can provide a lot of information about your fertility and health. Semen color Semen is… Read More

What Can Testing Tell You About Male Factor Infertility?

Category: Sexual Health, Male Infertility, Male Fertility Specialists (MFS), Sperm Health, Dr. Bastuba | Posted on November 26, 2013

About 15% of couples have difficulty achieving their first pregnancy, and the common misconception is the woman's infertility is the root cause. While the female partner tends to shoulder the blame for a couple's inability to conceive, infertility… Read More

Sperm Count Test for IUI Success

Category: Low Sperm Count, Male Infertility | Posted on March 14, 2013

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment often used to treat infertility resulting from ovulation problems, endometriosis, or mild male factor infertility. Besides being dependent on female fertility and ovulation, IUI success is… Read More

The ABCs of Sperm Testing

Category: Low Sperm Count, Male Infertility | Posted on May 7, 2013

Male fertility problems affect approximately half of all couples who experience difficulties conceiving a child. A sperm test, also called a semen analysis, is one of the first evaluations performed when assessing male fertility. It measures the… Read More

Sperm Count: Are You Above or Below Average?

Category: Low Sperm Count, Sperm Health | Posted on December 17, 2012

Sperm count is typically one of the first tests performed when evaluating male infertility. Low sperm count decreases your and your partner's odds for conceiving a child, and is one of the most common causes – together with sperm abnormalities and l… Read More

Recent Posts

Does Your Phone Hurt Your Fertility?

Posted on May 25, 2021

For years, men have been advised to avoid heat near or on their groin area… Read More

Ending the Stigma of Male Factor Infertility

Posted on Apr 20, 2021

It’s estimated that approximately 50% of all infertility cases can be partially a… Read More

Lifestyle Habits That Can Impact Male Fertility

Posted on Feb 26, 2021

Although films and tv often make it seem like getting pregnant is the easiest… Read More

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The Male Fertility & Sexual Medicine Specialists Blog is an informative resource highlighting important topics in the fertility community, specifically regarding male infertility. Popular subjects covered include: vasectomy reversal, low sperm count, no sperm count, male sexual dysfunction, and more. Patients from over 30 countries visit Dr. Bastuba in two convenient Southern California locations in San Diego and La Jolla.