Semen Analysis: What to Expect and How It Helps in Fertility Evaluation
Understanding Semen Analysis When couples face difficulties conceiving, a semen analysis is often one of the initial steps in the fertility evaluation process. This diagnostic test provides valuable insight into male fertility potential and can help guide treatment decisions. We at Fertility Associates of Memphis have taken steps to ensure our on-site lab, Memphis Fertility Laboratory, is one of the leading labs in the entire…
Comments Off on Semen Analysis: What to Expect and How It Helps in Fertility EvaluationDr. Amelia Bailey On A Healthier Mid South Podcast
Dr. Amelia Bailey discussed infertility and reproductive health on a recent podcast Each Memphis fertility doctor at our practice is an expert in reproductive medicine and infertility, so it’s no wonder that Dr. Amelia Bailey was recently interviewed about these important topics on a podcast. For an episode of A Healthier Mid South Podcast, our Memphis fertility doctor discussed where to start on your journey…
Comments Off on Dr. Amelia Bailey On A Healthier Mid South PodcastThe heat is on–5 things you should avoid to protect male fertility
Hot summer days in Memphis are the perfect time to remind men about the effects of heat on male fertility Did you know that sperm are sensitive to high temperatures? Testicles are located outside of the human body because the ideal temperature for sperm production, and thus for male fertility, is about three to four degrees below the ideal human body temperature of 98.6°F. In…
Comments Off on The heat is on–5 things you should avoid to protect male fertilityOptimizing Male Fertility
June is Men’s Health Month, so now is a great time to learn more about optimizing male fertility – especially since male infertility is so common. Of all couples struggling to get pregnant, approximately one-third have a problem regarding sperm production or function. Many times, such abnormalities can be identified through a semen analysis. In other cases, problems still exist with sperm even with normal…
Comments Off on Optimizing Male FertilityFertilization through ICSI
When in vitro fertilization (IVF) was first established in 1978, the fertilization process was accomplished by placing sperm close to an egg and then waiting for fertilization to spontaneously occur. It was noted in these early days of IVF, though, that eggs often had poor fertilization rates with male factor infertility. Today, an assisted reproductive technology called ICSI, or intracytoplasmic sperm injection, has been developed…
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