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Male Infertility
In recent years, technological and surgical advances have
dramatically improved the treatment options and success rate for couples
with severe male factor infertility. Infertility is a common problem and
is one of the most difficult experiences a couple can face. Although the
causes of infertility vary, more than 40% of all infertility cases may
be attributed to an exclusive or contributing male factor. Therefore, it
is recommended that you and your doctor include the male in the
reproductive evaluation and workup for infertility. An infertility
evaluation should be performed if a couple has not achieved conception
after one year of unprotected intercourse. An evaluation should be
performed earlier if male or female infertility risk factors exist, if
the female is over 35 years of age, and also if the couple simply
questions the man's fertility potential. Male infertility can result
from a variety of conditions. The purpose of the evaluation of the male
is to identify conditions contributing to infertility that are either
potentially reversible, irreversible but suited to assisted reproductive
techniques, or potentially life- or health-threatening.
Current diagnostic and advanced treatment modalities have
significantly improved prognosis and created a new era in the treatment
of male-factor infertility. The Center for Male Reproductive Health at
RMA of New York, led by director
Dr. Natan Bar-Chama and
Dr. Jonathan Schiff, is dedicated exclusively to providing the most
current and innovative therapies for male reproductive medicine and
microsurgical reconstruction for the treatment of male infertility. By
working closely with the world-renowned team of reproductive
endocrinologists at RMA of New York, the Center for Male Reproductive
Health uniquely offers a comprehensive and coordinated approach to
couples with male factor infertility.
This unique facility offers ultramodern andrology testing, the latest
advancements in assisted reproductive technologies including
intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and state of the art
microsurgical techniques. Couples are thus able to receive their
treatment at one location so that their goal of conceiving is
accomplished in an expeditious and caring manner.
The Male Infertility Workup
Treatment Options for Men
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