Fertility from Sterility
Do you think it is possible to have your own children with absolutely no sperm in the ejaculate? Why yes. It happens on a daily basis in my practice. Honestly, the word “sterility” has…
An Ounce of (Fertility) Prevention
“I’ve been told that my cancer is now cured… how do I get my fertility back? Patients ask me this question weekly all the time and I am glad to help. Some of…
How to Avoid Male Infertility
Some day, you may want kids…or you may not. It’s not on the top of your mind now as it’s still early in the relationship and you are in that wonderful phase of…
Fitting Into Your Genes
“Why Me? I take great care of myself.” I often hear this common question from men with low or no sperm counts who are unable to conceive. In fact, they usually are taking…
A Well Lived Life
Dear William, You called several months ago from across the country to talk with me, as many others do. The story you told moved me as many others do. But the way…
Cancer’s Second Hit
“This is as hard on me as having cancer was. The difference is that being infertile is not life threatening; having cancer is.” These are the words of a young cancer survivor…
The Recipe for Man Made Sperm
Stem cells rock. While the stock market tumbles, stem cell science is sizzling. I know, you’re thinking: what is he talking about? No diseases have been cured with new stem cell technologies. But, from what’s being discovered almost weekly now, I can tell you that male infertility is likely to be one of the earliest boxes ticked on the “Diseases to Cure” list for stem cells.
Timing (And Position) Are Everything
Missionary? Doggie? Cowgirl? Kneeling Lotus? Quarter moon? Full moon? No moon? Is there really a best lovemaking time or position to have a girl or boy? History of Designing Sex for a Boy…
A Teaching Moment
They stood on their boards in waist high waves within a couple minutes of my surf lesson. It was magic to see the look on their faces as their arms were wildly gesticulating…
The A through Z of Male Fertility in One Hour
As promised, I offer for your perusal the review lecture that I gave on male infertility at the annual American Urological Association Review Course this past weekend. For those of you who are…
May 13, 2012
Paul Turek, MD — Dear Shahid, That is quite a story! I must admit, the reaction that your husband is having to hearing the...
May 13, 2012
shahid — Dear Doctor,
I live in Pakistan. I am 32 and my husband is of 33 years old. We got married in...
May 12, 2012
Ratan — I am 28 yrs and married 2 yrs back but yet no issue. I got examine by Dr. and seman...
May 9, 2012
Brian Choi — Dr. Turek,
I have a general question regarding FSH and testicular...
