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Infertility

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  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Understanding Male Infertility: Causes and Treatment

    January 13, 2020

    Male infertility is the cause of couples' inability to conceive about a third of the time. Learn more about how to recognize and treat infertility at UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology

    Tagged with: Infertility, male infertility, semen analysis, sperm disorders, sperm motility, sperm retrieval, UPMC Men's Health Center, varicocele

    Understanding Male Infertility
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    What Causes Low Testosterone?

    January 6, 2020

    Low testosterone is common in aging adults, but not in younger men. Learn more about what causes low testosterone levels and treatment options at UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology

    Tagged with: hypogonadism, Infertility, low testosterone, UPMC Men's Health Center

    Older Male
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    The Basics of Sperm Retrieval

    September 19, 2019

    Discover if you might be a candidate for sperm retrieval and learn about different retrieval techniques. Read more at UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology

    Tagged with: epididymal sperm aspiration, Infertility, obstructive azoospermia, sperm retrieval, testicular sperm aspiration, UPMC Men's Health Center

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  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    How to Treat Low Testosterone

    September 17, 2019

    Learn about the symptoms and causes of low testosterone in men. Plus, discover your treatment options. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology

    Tagged with: hypogonadism, Infertility, testosterone replacement therapy, UPMC Men's Health Center

    Doctor Counseling Male Patient
  • Video

    How Does In Vitro Fertilization Work? An In-Depth Guide for Potential Patients

    October 18, 2017

    If you're having difficulty getting pregnant, your doctor may suggest in vitro fertilization. But how does in vitro fertilization work? Here's the scoop. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: Embryo transfer, endometriosis, in vitro fertilization, Infertility, low sperm count, Ovarian stimulation

    how does in vitro fertilization work
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    How to Talk to Your Doctor About Fertility

    April 4, 2017

    If pregnancy isn’t occurring as quickly as you expected, you may begin to wonder if you have an infertility issue. When is it time to see a doctor? Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Men's Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: fertility, Infertility, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Men's Health, OBGYN, pregnancy, women's health

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  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    What You Should Ask About Birth Control and Weight Loss Surgery

    January 10, 2017

    After weight loss surgery, you may need to re-evaluate your birth control or begin using it. Learn more about the effect of surgery on birth control. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

    Tagged with: bariatric surgery, birth control, contraception, fertility, gastric banding, gastric bypass, Infertility, weight loss surgery

  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    When Should I Seek Out a Fertility Specialist?

    February 8, 2016

    You want to get pregnant, but it's not happening as soon as you hoped. If you've been trying for 12 months, you may need to talk to a fertility specialist. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: endometriosis, female infertility, fertility, Fibroids, in vitro fertilization, Infertility, male infertility, ovulation induction

    fertility specialist
  • Gallery

    Know the Symptoms and Risks of Uterine Fibroids

    September 24, 2015

    Uterine fibroids are common among women of childbearing age. Most of the time they don't cause symptoms. But complications do sometimes arise. Learn More

    Categorized as: Women's Health

    Tagged with: birth control, Fibroids, hormone therapy, Infertility, medical mondays, miscarriages, obesity, uterine fibroids

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