Oocyte_Activation
total fertilization failure still occurs in 2% to 3% of ICSI cycles reveals fertilization failure after ICSI may be explained by defects in oocyte, sperm, or the ICSI procedure Oocyte immaturity or inherited genetic defects may account for failed fertilization related to oocyte factors Expulsion of the injected sperm from the oocytes […]
Radiation Therapy & Infertility
Radiation therapy, another form of cancer treatment, uses high levels of energy to radiate and kill the cancer cells. It works by destroying genetic material, thus not allowing the cell to grow and divide. Radiation therapy is not able to differentiate between healthy and cancerous cells. When radiation therapy is aimed at the testicles, in […]
Testicular Anatomy
Within the oval-shaped testicle are several different bundles of cells, each of which contributes to sperm production and male sexual development in a unique way. The seminiferous tubules take up the most space—these tiny, coiled tubes are the place where spermatogenesis, or the generation of new sperm, takes place. The tubes are lined with Sertoli […]
Unexplained Male Infertility
Male-factor infertility is solely or partially implicated in approximately 40% of infertility cases. However, it is not always easy to understand and diagnose the precise cause of the male infertility. A diagnosis of unexplained male infertility (UMI) is given when all of the patient’s test results are seemingly normal, including the semen analyses, hormone levels, […]
Infections & Male Fertility
Inflammation in the male reproductive tract is a known cause of male infertility. This inflammation can have several causes, a major one being infections. These infections can be caused by sexually transmitted diseases such as Chlamydia or gonorrhea, or by bacterial infections. When infection occurs in the body, the immune response will send many specialized […]
Age & Male Infertility
While a woman is born with all the eggs she will ever have, thus placing a ‘time-limit’ on her fertility potential, a man’s fertility is constantly renewing itself: The male body can make around 100-200 million new sperm each day! However, regardless of this ability, studies have shown that age-related male fertility decline is a […]
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) with Micromanipulation Technique
The process of harvesting eggs from the ovary involves the embryologist isolating the eggs from the follicular fluid and placing them in an incubator under optimal conditions. At this stage, each egg is still wrapped in its outer layer, known as the cumulus oophorus (which looks like a cloud that surrounds the egg). The cumulus […]
Oxidative Stress & Male Infertility
What is oxidative stress? In our bodies, there are constant interactions going on between different molecules, and each reaction acts to balance out another, such that the overall state remains stable. These combating reactions are known as oxidation and reduction (antioxidation), and both are necessary and normal results of the body’s everyday metabolism. Oxidative stress […]
Guidelines for optimizing the chances of success in an advanced sperm search
Guidelines for optimizing the chances of success in an advanced sperm search An advanced sperm search is a unique procedure into which a lot of effort and time are invested. Please carefully read the following instructions for achieving an optimal result. We will gladly answer any question. For this analysis to take place an appointment […]
Guidelines for preparing for a sperm analysis
Guidelines for preparing for a sperm analysis A sperm analysis is the basic examination of a man’s fertility, for it to return precise findings the following guidelines should be followed: The analysis requires scheduling an appointment with a laboratory. Must observe 2-5 days of abstinence from sex before the analysis, unless recommended otherwise. Must use […]