More than 90% of male infertility cases are due to low sperm counts, poor sperm quality, or both. The remaining cases of male infertility can be caused by a number of factors including anatomical problems, hormonal imbalances, and genetic defects.
Sperm abnormalities can be caused by a range of factors, including congenital birth defects, disease, chemical exposure, and lifestyle habits. (See Risk Factors section.) In many cases, the causes of sperm abnormalities are...
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As the penile prostheses become more advanced (associated with more pieces), so do the operations necessary to place them. Unfortunately,... Read more »
Why is it that men (and women, for that matter) can talk about erectile dysfunction with relative ease and comfort, but mention anything... Read more »
One of the most consequences of prostate surgery is erectile dysfunction. So it is a bit alarming that advanced stage (IV) prostate... Read more »
A recent post in our question and answer section brought to light an interesting and somewhat disturbing aspect of breast cancer and the... Read more »
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Chronic dislocation of the patella (knee cap) requires surgery to stabilize the knee. Many surgical procedures have been done to correct this... Read more »
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The authors of this study have developed a new way to treat injuries of the posterolateral corner (PLC). They are busy testing the results to see if... Read more »
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Athletes suffer their fair share of tendon problems. Most often there's knee pain from patellar tendon disorders or ankle pain from Achilles... Read more »
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Congenital heart defect corrective surgeries fix or treat heart defects that a child is born with. A baby born with heart defects has congenital... Read more »
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Patients who injure their knees often need surgery to repair the damage or reconstruct the knee. There could be a fracture or torn ligament(s) that... Read more »