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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

Tagged with: Infertility, male infertility, semen analysis, sperm disorders, sperm motility, sperm retrieval, varicocele

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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

Tagged with: hypogonadism, Infertility, low testosterone

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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

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center

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

Tagged with: epididymal sperm aspiration, Infertility, obstructive azoospermia, sperm retrieval, testicular sperm aspiration

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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

Tagged with: hypogonadism, Infertility, testosterone replacement therapy

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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

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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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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

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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

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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