Infertility: It’s Not Just a Female Problem
People often assume that infertility is a problem that is most likely to affect women. In fact, in almost half the cases, male infertility plays at least a partial role, according to Raevti Bole, MD, a urologist specializing in male reproductive and sexual medicine at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH.…more
Couple Never Gave Up on Dream of Miracle Baby
Rachel and her husband Joe tried for months to get pregnant. Rachel at 38 and Joe at 40 knew that it might be hard but had no idea how much the odds were against them. With no luck getting pregnant on their own, they went to see a fertility specialist. Both Rachel and Joe were tested to see if there were any issues with their sperm or eggs that might be causing infertility. …more
Impacts of Food and Environment on Fertility
Fertility refers to the natural ability to reproduce and make offspring. In humans, fertility refers to the ability to conceive and carry a pregnancy to term, which results in the birth of a baby. Fertility is affected by many factors.…more
Did You Know Testosterone May Impact Your Fertility?
Social media exposes people to so much information in today’s world that it can be hard to know the full scope of all the details. Men may be exposed to videos on social media that talk about testosterone or promote anabolic steroids to increase muscle mass. What the videos don’t say is that these drugs can be harmful. …more
Insights: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a procedure where an egg is fertilized outside of the human body. This process involved taking eggs from ovaries and combining them with sperm in a lab for fertilization. Many days after fertilization, the fertilized egg (now called an embryo) is placed inside the uterus. Pregnancy occurs when this embryo implants itself into the uterine wall. …more
Urology Mythbusters: Fall 2024
Learn about fertility rates, spina bifida and parent's concerns for their child's fertility. …more
Ask the Experts: Fall 2024
Our experts answer questions about fertility age and gender, and vasectomy.…more