You aren’t alone when facing Father’s Day and infertility
When a couple receives an infertility diagnosis, the man can sometimes feel left out. So much of the focus is often on the hopeful mother, but her partner needs support too. This is especially true on Father’s Day. Our San Antonio fertility doctor, Dr. Erika Munch,
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Learn what to do if a varicocele repair doesn’t work
A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins that drain the testicles. It is present in about 15% of the male population and 40% of hopeful fathers who are evaluated for infertility. Doctors typically discover this condition during a physical examination when they notice what may feel like a “bag of worms.”
A varicocele can cause fertility issues,
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Wondering when to see a fertility specialist?
When faced with month after month of negative pregnancy tests, many couples think that they should just keep trying on their own. Others can hear their biological clocks ticking as they keep trying to have a baby without success – and they wonder when to see a fertility specialist.
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What you need to know about male fertility and ibuprofen use
Wondering if pain relievers can cause male infertility? One small study recently found a potential link between male fertility and ibuprofen use. But don’t panic. Our San Antonio fertility doctors explain what you need to know – before you purge your medicine cabinet.
More about the study on male fertility and ibuprofen use
With male fertility on the decline around the globe,
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Don’t forget about the guys – Evaluating male infertility
Many people think that infertility is only a female issue, but our San Antonio fertility doctors know that male infertility is responsible for 40-50% of infertility cases. Although male infertility is common, it is also treatable. This is why our fertility specialists stress the importance of thoroughly evaluating male infertility to develop an effective treatment plan.
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Infertility Awareness Week is dedicated to education and empowerment
National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) started in 1989 as a project to raise awareness about infertility. Today, it’s a national event that occurs each year before Mother’s Day. This year’s NIAW will be April 23-29, and TFC San Antonio is proud to take part in it.
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When a patient of mine recently moved to California, she asked me to refer her to a specialist who could continue her care. Drs. Vaughn, Hansard, Burger, and I have each noticed that when we provide our patients with a couple of names, they frequently ask us why we chose those particular specialists over many others in the same area.
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When a patient of mine recently moved to California, she asked me to refer her to a specialist who could continue her care. Drs. Vaughn, Hansard, Burger, and I have each noticed that when we provide our patients with a couple of names, they frequently ask us why we chose those particular specialists over many others in the same area.
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You’re busy. With all of the daily demands for your time, Texas Fertility Center reminds you not to sacrifice a life goal of getting pregnant. It’s common to put off having a baby until later in life — or to overlook the signs that something might be wrong.
However, if you plan to have a baby someday,
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It can be downright depressing getting back a semen analysis (sperm test) that is not ‘ideal’.
However, don’t feel alone. There are MANY MANY guys in your situation (even if they are not talking about it!). It’s true that there are a number of fertility treatments that may help you to conceive, even with low numbers of sperm.
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