For all female and/or male fertility concerns, please contact Dr. Browne:
Hudson Valley Fertility
380 US 202, 2nd Floor
Somers, NY 10589
845-765-0125
Please help us congratulate Dr. Browne on this wonderful and well-deserved accolade!
IF is the acronym for infertility, but it's commonly the first thing I hear couples say when they've been trying to conceive for a while. "If only my body would respond to these injections, if only I hadn't waited to start treatment, if only someone had told me..." If only you knew, you're not alone! Your infertility journey is shared by many. We hope to cultivate a forum that speaks to everyone about the very real issue of infertility while educating you about your own fertility.
Showing posts with label male infertility. Show all posts
Showing posts with label male infertility. Show all posts
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Dr. Hyacinth Browne Named Top Doctor by NY Top Docs
For all female and/or male fertility concerns, please contact Dr. Browne:
Hudson Valley Fertility
380 US 202, 2nd Floor
Somers, NY 10589
845-765-0125
Please help us congratulate Dr. Browne on this wonderful and well-deserved accolade!
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Male Infertility: Semen Analysis
Male infertility is very common and about 40% of infertile couples struggle with male factor infertility. Unfortunately, despite being a very common cause of infertility a lot of men still find it hard to talk to their partners and doctors about their fertility and often avoid seeking treatment. The good news is that male infertility is often treatable and it is easy to diagnose.
One of the first tests that should be done when evaluating a male for infertility is a semen analysis. The semen analysis is typically done after abstaining from intercourse for at least 2 days but no more than 5 days, and collecting semen either by masturbation or in a collection condom during sexual intercourse. I generally recommend abstaining from intercourse for at least two to three days before giving a sample to ensure the quality of the specimen. If abstinence is too short or too long, it can effect sperm count and motility and may require a repeat semen analysis.
Moreover, sperm quality can be assessed by looking at three parameters on a semen analysis: sperm count, motility (movement), and morphology (sperm shape). In general, very low sperm counts and motility are often indicative of compromised fertility and very low sperm morphology can be predictive of low fertilization rates with in vitro fertilization. However, when it comes to getting pregnant, on occasion even abnormal semen parameters can be associated with a pregnancy.
If you think that you have male factor infertility, seek help...don't wait. Most forms of male infertility are treatable and the answer may be as easy as doing a semen analysis. If in doubt, always seek help from a specialist.
One of the first tests that should be done when evaluating a male for infertility is a semen analysis. The semen analysis is typically done after abstaining from intercourse for at least 2 days but no more than 5 days, and collecting semen either by masturbation or in a collection condom during sexual intercourse. I generally recommend abstaining from intercourse for at least two to three days before giving a sample to ensure the quality of the specimen. If abstinence is too short or too long, it can effect sperm count and motility and may require a repeat semen analysis. Moreover, sperm quality can be assessed by looking at three parameters on a semen analysis: sperm count, motility (movement), and morphology (sperm shape). In general, very low sperm counts and motility are often indicative of compromised fertility and very low sperm morphology can be predictive of low fertilization rates with in vitro fertilization. However, when it comes to getting pregnant, on occasion even abnormal semen parameters can be associated with a pregnancy.
If you think that you have male factor infertility, seek help...don't wait. Most forms of male infertility are treatable and the answer may be as easy as doing a semen analysis. If in doubt, always seek help from a specialist.
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