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Risks Associated With Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection

Risks Associated With Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (also known as ICSI) is an assisted reproductive technology (ART). In ICSI, a mature and healthy egg is fertilized with a single sperm to optimize the chances of successful conception. Once fertilization takes place in a controlled environment (such as laboratory), the developing embryo is transferred […]

Testosterone Test Kits

Testosterone Test Kits Age-related decline in the testosterone levels is a well-established phenomenon, which may or may not be symptomatic. However, it has been observed that most people find it unnecessary to go see a doctor for the assessment of hypogonadism. Among most common reasons for not seeing a doctor, the cost of consultation and […]

Male Infertility And Risk Of Developing Cancer

Male Infertility And Risk Of Developing Cancer According to a new study conducted by scientists at Stanford University, male infertility is very strongly linked to an aggravated risk of developing malignancy later in life (1). This retrospective study was conducted on 2,238 men who visited Baylor College of Medicine in Houston over a period of […]

Use Of Ultrasound For Male Contraception: Concepts And Concerns

Use Of Ultrasound For Male Contraception: Concepts And Concerns After a successful series of experiments on laboratory rats, scientists are now exploring the possibility of using ultrasonic waves as a birth control method in males. The project is still underway, but the big question is: Will the Ultrasound be able to zap the sperms effectively […]

Zika Virus And Sexual Transmission

Zika Virus And Sexual Transmission There has been a recent epidemic of the Zika virus in the past few months, with thousands of cases reported in the Central America, South America and the Caribbean regions. Recently some cases have also been reported in the US region (1). Investigators and healthcare professionals in the US have […]

Salivary Testosterone Levels – What Should You Know About It?

Salivary Testosterone Levels – What Should You Know About It? These days, more people are opting for non-invasive and convenient testing methods for the assessment of hormonal imbalance. For example, testosterone levels can be easily measured through salivary sampling. In 1976, presence of male sex hormone testosterone in the saliva was first confirmed by Landman. […]

Risks Of In Vitro Fertilization

Risks Of In Vitro Fertilization ‘In vitro’ is a Latin word which means ‘in glass’. It refers to a procedure occurring outside the human body. Fertilization is defined as the union of a female egg with a male sperm. In vitro fertilization (IVF) therefore refers to a form of assisted reproductive technology in which eggs […]

The Link Between Manly Traits And Male Fertility

The Link Between Manly Traits And Male Fertility According to the results of a new study, women tend to get more attracted to fertile males at the time of their ovulation to enhance their chances of successful conception. One must understand the theory of survival of the fittest to understand this concept. Traditionally, high testosterone […]

Kidney Function And Common Urological Disorders

Kidney Function And Common Urological Disorders Human kidneys are paired vital organs that are bean shaped and occur on each side of the spine (along the posterior abdominal wall). Each adult kidney is about the size of a fist and serve several important functions; such as: Every day about 113 to 144 liters of blood […]

Some Lesser-Known Facts About Condoms

Some Lesser-Known Facts About Condoms Healthcare providers and non-government agencies strongly promotes the use of condoms – the most widely used physical barrier method for birth control. Besides minimizing unwanted pregnancies, condoms are also helpful at reducing the risk of transmission of sexually transmitted infections as well as serious diseases like HIV/ AIDs. According to […]

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