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Testicular Exams Often Omitted from Physicals

May 20, 2012

More than one quarter of adolescent and adult males aged 15-45 report not having a testicular exam during a routine physical in the previous 12 months as recommended in American Cancer Society guidelines, according to data presented at the American Urological Association 2012 annual meeting.
 

Semen Quality Diminished by Too Much Saturated Fats

May 10, 2012

Diets high in saturated fats may be associated with reduce semen quality, according to researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital.
 

Too Much Fat May Harm Sperm Quality

April 28, 2012

Higher total fat intake was negatively related to total sperm count and concentration in an analysis of data from 99 men.
 

Severe Pelvic Fracture Impairs Sexual Function

March 09, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO—Men and women who suffer an acute pelvic fracture that is severe enough to require surgery have a significantly increased risk of a decrease in sexual function, British investigators reported here at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2012 Annual Meeting,
 

Moderate Exercise May Bolster Sperm Motility

October 22, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla.—Men who engage in moderate exercise have better sperm motility than sedentary men, according to a new prospective study presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting.
 

Low Sperm Count May Decrease Likelihood of Siring a Son

October 21, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla.—As a man's sperm production declines, so does the proportion of sperm bearing the Y chromosome, thus decreasing the likelihood of siring a son, according to new data presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting.
 

Improved Semen Quality Linked to Better Nutrition

October 20, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla.—Better nutrition may make for better semen, according to two new studies presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting.
 

Testosterone Therapy May Not Improve Erectile Dysfunction

October 18, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla.—Testosterone supplementation in elderly men with borderline low testosterone levels may not improve erectile dysfunction (ED) compared with placebo, new findings suggest.
 

Testosterone Lower in Men with Varicocele

August 15, 2011

A study comparing 325 men with palpable varicoceles and 510 men with vasectomy reversal without varicoceles revealed that men with varicocele had significantly lower testosterone levels than the comparison group (mean 416 vs. 469 ng/dL).
 

Vitamin D Levels May Affect Sperm Motility

July 19, 2011

Serum levels of vitamin D are positively associated with sperm motility, suggesting a role for this nutrient in human sperm function, researchers reported in Human Reproduction (2011;26:1307-1317).
 

New Study Suggests Cell Phone Use May Reduce Male Fertility

June 15, 2011

A study by Austrian and Canadian investigators suggests that cell phone use may reduce male fertility.
 

TESE/ICSI Helps Male Cancer Survivors with Fertility

April 05, 2011

TESE/ICSI is effective in improving fertility in male cancer survivors, according to New York researchers.
 

Semen Quality Declines in Some Places

March 28, 2011

A new study suggests that semen quality may be deteriorating in some parts of the world.
 

Antioxidant Supplements May Benefit Subfertile Men

February 18, 2011

A new review suggests that men who are subfertile and trying to conceive a child may benefit from taking antioxidant supplements.
 

Saliva Test Identifies Hypogonadism in ESRD Patients

February 07, 2011

Salivary testosterone (Sal-T) can be used to diagnose androgen deficiency reliably in men with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), according to a Brazilian study.
 

Male Cancer Patients May Need More Advice on Sperm Banking

January 27, 2011

Many male cancer patients may not be getting adequate advice and guidance when it comes to sperm banking. John Schieszer has the story in today's Medical Minute.
 

FDA Clears Testosterone Gel

January 04, 2011

The FDA has approved a testosterone replacement therapy gel, a colorless and odorless preparation applied with one finger to the front and inner thighs.
 

Standardization: The Future of Testosterone Testing

December 15, 2010

Endocrinologist William Rosner, MD, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University in New York, explains to Renal & Urology News what impending testosterone-testing standardization—and the current lack of it—means to urology practice and research.
 

Predictors of Sperm Cryopreservation Success

December 14, 2010

DENVER—Raw semen total motile count (TMC) is the best predictor of sperm motility and TMC after cryopreservation of sperm, according to study findings presented at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine annual meeting.
 

High Fat Diets May Harm Sperm

December 09, 2010

DENVER—Sperm quality may be related to the amount of dietary fat that men consume, according to researchers.
 

Healthy Habits May Improve Urinary, Sexual Function

November 02, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO—Healthy lifestyle choices, such as not smoking and exercising regularly, may significantly impact urinary and sexual function, two studies suggest.
 

Drug May Help Subfertile Overweight or Obese Men

November 01, 2010

DENVER—Clomiphene citrate may enable subfertile men who are overweight or obese to increase testosterone levels and possibly improve semen parameters, according to a new study presented at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
 

Heavy Smoking Reduces Sperm Proteins Needed for Fertility

October 22, 2010

Men who smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day have a 14% lower concentration of the protamine P2 than their nonsmoking counterparts, according to a study of 53 smokers and 63 nonsmokers.
 

Anejaculation After RT Common

July 27, 2010

Most men who undergo radiation therapy (RT) for prostate cancer will develop anejaculation, a new study shows.
 

Testicular Cancer Treatments May Incur Risks

June 22, 2010

CHICAGO—Testicular cancer survivors treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), researchers reported at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting. These patients also are at higher risk for hypertension and diabetes.
 

New Varicocele Technique Shows Promise

June 18, 2010

Recurrence rates after percutaneous embolization are similar to those of surgery, researcher says.
 

Alfuzosin Improves Ejaculatory Dysfunction

April 22, 2010

BARCELONA—Alfuzosin 10 mg once-daily (OD) improves ejaculatory dysfunction in sexually active men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to new findings presented here at the 25th Anniversary European Association of Urology Congress.
 

High-Grade Prostate Cancer Linked to Male Infertility

March 25, 2010

Infertile men may be at increased risk for high-grade prostate cancer (PCa), according to researchers at the University of California-San Francisco.
 

Hypogonadism Linked to Statin Use

February 17, 2010

Statin therapy may induce primary hypogonadism and should be considered a possible confounding factor when evaluating testosterone levels in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), according to Italian researchers.
 

Circumcision Offers Little Clinical Benefit

February 16, 2010

Adult circumcision appears to have little clinical benefit in terms of preventing urinary tract infections, sexual transmitted diseases, and penile cancer, according to a systematic review of eight studies.
 

Vasectomy Reversal With Robotic Help

February 05, 2010

Single-surgeon series shows it can decrease operative time compared with traditional procedures.
 

AUA Creates Circumcision Task Force

January 26, 2010

The American Urological Association (AUA) has formed a Male Circumcision Task Force and is collaborating with major international health care agencies to bolster adult male circumcision services in sub-Saharan Africa to combat the spread of AIDS.
 

Retrieved Sperm No Better Than Ejaculated Sperm

January 15, 2010

Men with severe oligoasthenospermia may be able to avoid testicular sperm retrieval, data suggest.
 

Shock Wave Therapy Found to Relieve ED

January 01, 2010

LYON, FRANCE—Israeli researchers have reported promising preliminary results using low-intensity shock wave therapy to treat vasculogenic erectile dysfunction (ED).
 

Cell Phone Use Could Damage Semen

November 09, 2009

Handsets in talk mode while in a trouser pocket could decrease sperm motility, a study suggests.
 

Testosterone Treatment May Have Non-Sexual Benefits

September 18, 2009

In elderly hypogonadal men, it can improve components of the metabolic syndrome, a study found
 

Circumcision May Help Stop HIV Spread

August 19, 2009

Protection may stem from a decrease in the number of HIV target cells following the procedure.
 

Topical Spray for PE Safe, Effective

August 19, 2009

Men suffering from premature ejaculation had a sixfold increase in intravaginal ejaculatory time.
 

Shock Waves Relieve Peyronie's Pain

July 22, 2009

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy prevented increases in plaque size and curvature versus placebo.
 

Buccal Mucosa Grafting Effective for Peyronie's Disease

May 29, 2009

Plaque incision and grafting with buccal mucosa may be a safe and effective treatment option for men with Peyronie's disease (PD).
 

Testosterone Therapy After RP May Work

February 04, 2009

TORONTO—Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may be effective in improving testosterone levels in hypogonadal men following radical prostatectomy (RP)
 

ART Informed Consent Form Developed

January 22, 2009

The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) has developed an informed consent form for use by physicians when offering a host of assisted reproductive technology (ART) services, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection, assisted hatching, and embryo cryopreservation.
 

New Approach May Predict IUI Success

January 22, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO—Multiplying total motile sperm count by the percent of normal sperm determined by strict morphology (TM×SM) may be a significant predictor of pregnancy when sperm morphology is less than 5%, according to a new study by Texas researchers.
 

Sexuality in Men with Spina Bifida

, January 12, 2009

With medical advances in spinal-closure techniques, shunting procedures for hydrocephalus, and renal preservation, a child born with spina bifida (SB) today has a 75%-90% chance of reaching adulthood. As a result, more males with SB are reaching sexual maturity and transitioning from pediatric to adult urologists. These individuals are in need of urologic care.
 

Laser Therapy May Improve Fertility

December 05, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO—Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) may perk up sperm and improve fertility rates, according to a newly released study.
 

Environmental Chemicals Bad for Sperm

December 05, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO—Three chemicals that are used in manufacturing and wind up in the environment may significantly decrease sperm motility and viability, new findings suggest.
 

Proteins Hold Secrets to Male Infertility

November 01, 2008

Understanding how various sperm proteins function could lead to new methods of diagnosing and treating infertility, according to researchers.
 

Cell Phone Use By Men May Decrease Fertility

November 01, 2008

Evidence from our latest study has demonstrated a cause-and-effect relationship between cell-phone usage and poor semen quality, recognized as a common cause for male factor infertility.
 

Unlocking Secrets Of Sperm Proteins

October 23, 2008

Understanding how various sperm proteins function could lead to new methods of diagnosing and treating infertility, according to researchers.
 

PDE-5 Inhibitors Effective in Women

September 01, 2008

Off-label use of sildenafil (Viagra) relieved the sexual side effects of antidepressants for women in a recent clinical trial.
 

Higher BMI May Not Affect Fertility

September 01, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO—Overweight men are no more likely to be infertile than normal-weight men, according to study findings presented here at the annual meeting of The Endocrine Society.
 

Gastric Bypass Has Sexual Benefits

September 01, 2008

ORLANDO—Morbid obesity can cause sexual dysfunction in men, but new findings suggest that weight loss resulting from gastric bypass surgery may normalize sexual function.
 

Low Testosterone Increases Mortality Risk

September 01, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO—Low serum testosterone levels may be associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular causes and cancer, independent of age and other risk factors, according to a recent population-based study.
 

Varicocele Embolization Efficacious

July 24, 2008

WASHINGTON D.C.—Percutaneous varicocele embolization is safe and effective for treating painful varicoceles and may improve sperm concentration in infertile men, according to Canadian researchers.
 

Anabolic Steroids: What Urologists Should Know

April 10, 2008

The consequences of anabolic steroid use is a treatment reality for many clinicians, including urologists. Although anabolic steroid use among professional athletes gets the lion's share of attention in the media, many more casual competitors partake as well.
 

Gastric Bypass Good for Male Hormones

April 10, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Weight loss which is achieved through Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (GBS) may reverse abnormal reproductive hormone profiles in obese men, according to researchers.
 

For Semen Collection, Privacy Please

February 26, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C.—A recent survey identified what men would like in a semen collection room at an assisted reproduction clinic. They want sound privacy, cleanliness, and face-to-face instruction.
 

Vardenafil Found Safe for Sperm Long Term

January 01, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Long-term use of vardenafil (Levitra) at the maximum recommended dosage does not adversely affect sperm concentration, total sperm count per ejaculate, or sperm morphology or motility, a study recently found.
 

Testis Biopsy for Sperm is Unreliable

January 01, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Diagnostic testis biopsies in men with non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) will not provide definitive proof as to whether sperm will be found with a more intensive evaluation of the testes, according to researchers at New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York.
 

Propecia, Infertility Link Suspected

January 01, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C.—A handful of cases suggest that finasteride (Propecia), a treatment for male pattern hair loss, may be harming male fertility.
 

HIV-Infected Men Can Father Healthy Babies

January 01, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C.—HIV infection in men need not be a barrier to fatherhood, according to new findings presented here at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting.
 

Eating Soy May Affect Sperm Counts

January 01, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Higher intake of soy foods and soy isoflavones may be associated with lower sperm concentrations, data suggest.
 

Infertility May Hike Testis Cancer Risk

January 01, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Men with a history of infertility may be at increased risk of testicular cancer, according to the largest study to date looking at this issue.
 

When Gender Is In Doubt, What Then?

December 01, 2007

Should children with disorders of sex development (DSD) —in which genitalia, chromosomes, or reproductive systems diverge from what is considered the norm for females or males—have reconstructive surgery before they are old enough to make their own decisions?
 

Frequent Ejaculation May Protect DNA

December 01, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Frequent ejaculation may help reduce sperm DNA damage, according to a recent pilot study.
 

An Alternative Treatment for Phimosis

November 01, 2007

PARIS—Y-V preputioplasty is a viable alternative to circumcision for men with phimosis who wish to preserve their foreskin, according to investigators in the UK.
 

Evidence of 'Female Prostate' Found

October 10, 2007

Researchers in Vienna say they have found evidence of a "female prostate," according to a report in the Journal of Sexual Medicine (2007;4:1388-1393).
 

Spermatogonial Stem Cells Are Promising

September 01, 2007

Adult spermatogonial stem cells keep their pluripotency and plasticity throughout their lives, according to researchers. After successful differentiation of human spermatogonial stem cells from testicular parenchyma, it may be possible to develop an individual cell-based therapy.
 

Testosterone Undecanoate Safe

August 01, 2007

TORONTO—Testosterone undecanoate administered every three months is a safe treatment for hypogonadal men, according to a four-year study.
 

Testosterone Post-Prostatectomy Safe

August 01, 2007

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may be an appropriate treatment for hypogonadism in men following radical prostatectomy (RP), according to researchers.
 

Testosterone Patch Beats Capsules

August 01, 2007

TORONTO—Smooth and prolonged release of testosterone by transdermal delivery (Testopatch) translates into greater clinical improvement in hypogonadal men compared with oral testosterone, French researchers say.
 

Statin May Affect Testosterone Test

August 01, 2007

TORONTO—Atorvastatin use may lower total testosterone and sex-hormone binding globulin (SHBG) in men with type 2 diabetes, a British study suggests. The statin had no effect on bioavailable or free testosterone.
 

Metabolic Syndrome Possibly Linked to IVF

August 01, 2007

TORONTO—Children who are conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) may be at increased risk of early metabolic syndrome, according to researchers in Greece.
 

Low Testosterone May Increase Mortality

August 01, 2007

TORONTO—Androgen deficiency in men aged 50 years and older may be associated with an increased risk of death, independent of adiposity and lifestyle choices, a study suggests. This association may be explained, in part, by the metabolic syndrome and elevated markers of inflammation.
 

ED Linked to Thalidomide

August 01, 2007

VIENNA—Erectile dysfunction (ED) may be a common adverse effect of thalidomide used to treat hematologic diseases, according to a study presented here at the 12th Congress of the European Hematology Association.
 

BPH Drugs May Affect Semen Parameters

August 01, 2007

TORONTO—Chronic use of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is associated with mild decreases in sperm count and semen volume, but these recover when men stop taking the drugs, according to data presented here at The Endocrine Society's annual meeting (ENDO 07).
 

In Vitro Use of Chemical Aids Smokers' Sperm

February 01, 2007

Even though smoking cessation is the best solution for male and female smokers who have borderline fertility, in vitro use of synthetic cannabinoid analogs may offer an alternative in patients who cannot or will not stop smoking.
 

DHEA, Testosterone Supplements Fail

February 01, 2007

Neither dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) nor testosterone supplements confer any health benefits, according to a study.
 

Antioxidants May Affect Sperm Health

February 01, 2007

There is increasing evidence that higher intake of fruits and vegetables may help ensure better sperm quality, researchers say.
 

Analyze Semen More Often to Chart Fertility

February 01, 2007

A five-year study looking at the sperm characteristics from ejaculates of men presenting to an infertility clinic suggests there is a wide range of intrapatient variation in sperm characteristics that does not appear related to abstinence interval or age at semen collection, according to investigators.
 

Vasectomy: What the Evidence Shows

January 01, 2007

Even though the American Urological Association has developed guidelines for numerous conditions, there are none for vasectomy. Yet this is one of the most common procedures performed by urologists, with more than 500,000 done annually in the United States.
 

Varicocele Surgery May Improve Semen

January 01, 2007

NEW ORLEANS—Varicocelectomy may significantly improve semen parameters such as sperm count, motility, and morphology in infertile men with palpable lesions, according to a new meta-analysis that contradicts the findings of previous studies.
 

Antidepressants May Harm Male Fertility

January 01, 2007

Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may inhibit sperm transport, resulting in impaired sperm motility and concentration in some men, researchers report.
 

Cell Phone Use Might Harm Semen

December 01, 2006

NEW ORLEANS—Using a cell phone for several hours a day may be associated with a decrease in semen quality, data suggest.
 

Isoflavones Good for Sperm

December 01, 2006

NEW ORLEANS—Boosting the intake of soy protein may improve semen parameters and sperm DNA integrity in infertile men, according to findings presented here at the 62nd annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
 
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