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Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Monday, Republican Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich called for a commission to study ethical issues that relate to in vitro fertilization clinics. However, these clinics are already regulated by medical ethics groups, www.asrm.org. These clinics are frequented by women that have infertility issues. Women can go to these clinics to receive treatments to help them get pregnant. To serve their clients, in vitro clinics create large numbers of embryos for fertilization. Gingrich stated, “If you have in vitro fertilization you are creating life. And therefore we should look seriously at what should the rules be for clinics that do that because they’re creating life.” According to eMedicineHealth.com, “With IVF, a method of assisted reproduction, a man’s sperm and the woman’s egg are combined in a laboratory dish, where fertilization occurs. The resulting embryo is then transferred to the woman’s uterus (womb) to implant and develop naturally.” Usually, only two embryos are placed in the woman’s uterus at one time. Occasionally, 3 or 4 may be used in women with lower IVF success potential. Each attempt is called a cycle. The term test tube baby is often used to refer to children conceived with this technique, although it really occurs in a Petri dish.
There are some women who want to become pregnant because their spouse or boyfriend is infertile as a result of a vasectomy. In this case, the more natural and cost-effective solution is a vasectomy reversal. This procedure is routine in the hands of an experienced micro-surgeon, and has a high success rate without any further ramifications. Unlike in vitro fertilization there are no ethical issues surrounding vasectomy reversals. If you are considering vasectomy reversal, please contact a qualified male infertility micro-surgeon and vasectomy reversal specialist.
Read more: http://www.cbs12.com/articles/gingrich-4738445-research-stem.html#ixzz1l4ULr8NM
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Friday, December 9th, 2011
Recently, Reuters reported upon the connection between WiFi and male infertility. (Reuters) Naturally this sparked our interest here at Legacy Male Health Institute. Reuters sited a new study from the Journal of Fertility and Sterility, where they found that male sperm count can be reduced because of extensive WiFi laptop use, which
WiFi Use
emits electromagnetic radiation. One issue of concern is when men actually place their laptops on their laps while using them. The study showed that just after 4 hours, there were significant effects on semen. “At present we do not know whether this effect is induced by all laptop computers connected by Wi-Fi to the internet or what use conditions heighten this effect.” (Reuters) This latest discovery has caused a slight panic because we are such a technology driven society. Most of us use our laptops for work, home, school, and leisure. Surprisingly, most men use their laptops as much as they watch television. The last thing we want to hear about is a WiFi enabled device, such as a laptop, creating long-term health problems. “According to the American Urological Association, nearly one in six couples in the US have trouble conceiving a baby, and about half the time the man is at the root of the problem. While the impact of modern technology is still murky, lifestyle does matter, researchers say.” (Reuters) The decision to limit the use of WiFi enabled devices in your lap is your decision, but it is something to keep in mind. If you have questions concerning this topic or your health, please consult your physician. (Legacy Male Health Institute)
Additionally, we should note the following from Dr. Robert Oates, president of the Society for Male Reproduction and Urology. Dr. Oates stated that “he believed the result comes from an artificial setting and has no true relevance. In addition, Oates pointed out that there are no studies linking laptops to fertility rates.”
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Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
When thinking about the topic of common cancers affecting men, colon and prostate come to mind. There is another form of cancer that is hardly ever discussed, testicular cancer. Most men don’t realize that the testicles can be affected by cancer. Some men may even be embarrassed to discuss the topic. There is no need for men to be silent on this issue, because the more educated we become on testicular cancer, the more we can improve our way of living. Some of the symptoms are, but not limited to, swelling and pain in the testicles. If you feel aches and pains in your abdomen or scrotum, don’t mistake it for a hernia; you may be experiencing early symptoms of testicular cancer. Although testicular cancer is rare, yet like other forms of cancer, early detection and treatment can increase a person’s survival rate. If you have questions about your health, please consult your physician.
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Friday, July 29th, 2011
By Dr. Jeffrey Buch, Director of Legacy Male Health Institute
Many men in their thirties, forties and fifties develop a progressive decrease in their energy level or their sex drive. Contrary to popular belief, this is not a “natural” part of the aging process. Often this is the result of a low serum testosterone level.
While it is the major male sex hormone,
testosterone also plays important roles in male health beyond simply providing for one’s sex drive or libido. Men with low testosterone (“T”) complain most often of low energy and a feeling of melancholy, some even complaining of significant depression. We, here at Legacy Male Health Institute, see this in many of our vasectomy reversal clients as well.
However, for men who experience low-T but wish to maintain their fertility, simply supplying extra testosterone is not good. Testosterone therapy is known to shut down the brain’s chemical stimulation of the testicles, resulting in severely decreased sperm count. In these cases, we recommend treating the condition with either Clomiphene or Tamoxifen, which stimulates the pituitary gland to release gonadotropins. This, in turn, stimulates the testicles to produce more testosterone in a “sperm-friendly” way. Often, the sperm counts will increase.
Side effects are minimal, but our experience has shown that the weak estrogenic effects of these pills at the brain level result in reduced sex drive in 10 percent of such cases. This reverses when the patient stops taking the pills. In approximately 80 percent of such cases, this treatment results in improved T levels and the symptoms of low Testosterone subside. It is also necessary to monitor estrogen levels, and in some cases administer an anti-estrogen pill, Anastrazole, in addition to either Clomiphene or Tamoxifen.
If a side effect such as reduced libido occurs or if the patient’s condition fails to respond to the pills, then weekly injections of HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) may work. In fact, we have successfully used HCG to restore fertility in many men who used anabolic steroids in their younger years.
The quality of life improves dramatically for men who are treated for low Testosterone, regardless of whether a vasectomy reversal is involved. However, when fertility needs to be preserved, it is crucial for men to consult an expert in male fertility who understands reproductive hormones in detail. Please visit us at www.vasectomyreversal.com for more information.
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Our practice is not only limited to vasectomy reversals. We also offer services for male infertility. About 1/3 of male infertility cases are caused by male factors alone. Causes of male infertility can be:
· Reproductive blockage
· Varicocele
· Low sperm count or sperm that don’t move properly
· Underlying medical problems
If a couple has been trying to get pregnant for about a year, without success, we suggest visiting Legacy Male Health Institute where our vasectomy reversal doctor can review your medical history, perform a complete examination and test your semen. A semen analysis will show us your sperm count and sperm quality which play an important role in fertility. Additional testing may be needed, depending on the results of our first evaluation.
Usually more than half of the male infertility cases are treatable. There are many choices and treatments that our vasectomy reversal doctor can discuss with you to help make an informed decision on which male infertility treatment is best for you.
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