Prior Surgeries and Medications

Certain urological surgeries may reduce the number of sperm, or prevent having sperm in your ejaculate completely. These surgeries include vasectomy, scrotal or testicular surgeries, prostate surgeries, and large abdominal surgeries performed for testicular and rectal cancers, among others. The same result can come from certain medications – Testosterone replacement therapy, long-term anabolic steroid use, some ulcer drugs, some arthritis drugs and certain other medications can impair sperm production and decrease male fertility. In some cases, surgery, radiation or chemotherapy to treat tumors can also affect male fertility. 

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Split Ejaculate

The whole semen sample is composed of multiple secretions from various parts of the male reproductive system.  As each part contributes a different portion of

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

Medical History

The very first step in evaluating the fertility of a patient is receiving a thorough medical history.  The evaluating doctor will ask about previous evaluations,

Lifestyle Factors

There are many different lifestyle factors that have been shown to play a role in a man’s semen quality.    Smoking Cigarettes  Smoking, a known

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