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In this episode of Better Edge, Robert Brannigan, MD, president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), discusses key updates from ASRM’s 2026 committee opinion on fertility preservation. Dr. Brannigan outlines what urologists should know about early identification, rapid...

Join us for a live AMA on male fertility and sperm health! Urologist Dr. Andrew Sun (Urology Partners of North Texas) and reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Noorhasan (CCRM DFW) are teaming up to answer your questions — no topic off limits. From semen analysis and lifestyle factors to...

Justin Dubin, M.D. Urologist Director of Men’s Sexual Health Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute

15:01 - Diagnosis, Assessment and Evaluation Male factor infertility accounts for nearly half of all infertility cases, yet male evaluation is often delayed or overlooked. In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Robert Brannigan joins guest host Dr. Catherine Nam to unpack the 2024...

Hi just received my semen analysis results and feeling a bit concerned. I’d love to hear the experience from other members in this group about conceiving while on TRT. A bit about me, 39 years old and have been on TRT for 5 years. Currently 14mg daily and HCG 500 IU 3 times a week. Was taking...

https://drarthurburnett.com/press-releases/ Infertility is not just a women’s issue, male fertility plays a role in up to 50% of cases.In this episode of HealthYouniversity, renowned urologist and men’s health expert Arthur Burnett breaks down what’s really happening with male...

Background to question: There are primarily 2 indications for using medication to increase LH stimulation of the testes during TRT: 1. Preservation of spermatogenesis (Fertility) 2. Preservation of intrinsic testicular production of testosterone (and estradiol) (avoidance of testicular...

* Gonadotropin treatment has dual roles, including hCG effects on Leydig cell luteinizing hormone (LH) receptors to increase testosterone production and FSH causes proliferative effects on Sertoli cells to support spermatogenesis within the seminiferous tubules [5]. * Treatment‐related...

I am 32 male for years I've struggled with many health issues and am receiving help. Now I tried coming off test Luke my doctor asked and I couldn't ever tolerate below 20mg cyp a week. 1 time a week. Now my levels are in the 200s. Oh fsh are on and I have my blood done 7 days after before next...

Hi. Long time since I have posted any.. We are now going for a second one. First one came on first try, so I am hoping for the same this time.. Crossing fingers :) Fist time: 115mg test enanthate Mon/Wed/Fri and 500IU HCG EOD (late December all the way to June (2022) when we started...

Study Summary The primary purpose of this trial is to investigate whether men with idiopathic infertility (unexplained reduction of semen quality), after being treated with a daily dose of 12 µg recombinant follicle stimulating hormone (rFSH) for 6 months, can improve the chance of spontaneous...

This discussion was led by Dr. Christina Wang who is an internationally recognized investigator in male reproductive medicine and biology and is a Professor of Medicine, Assistant Dean at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and Site Director for the Clinical and Translational Science...

Hi friends , I am on TRT for 4+years now. Transcrotal cream 100MG testosterone a day.` ( 30 years old right now ) 2years ago my wife and I wanted to get pregnant so I did a sperm test and it came out I was azospermic .. Now I started a protocol of HCG 6500iu split in 2x 3250iu. The doc told me...

At a Glance A compound temporarily disabled mouse and human sperm. It also prevented pregnancies in mice. The findings could potentially lead to a non-hormonal, on-demand contraceptive pill for men https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/male-contraceptive-disables-sperm

MP43-13 ENCLOMIPHENE IS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER PREGNANCY RATES WHEN COMPARED TO CLOMIPHENE IN INFERTILE MEN WITH LOW TESTOSTERONE (2023) Jordan Kassab, Juan Torres-Anguiano*, John Lindsey, Houston, TX; Jabez Gondokusumo, Sabine Itani, Mohamad Jabin, Bryan, TX; Larry Lipshultz, Houston, TX...

no hcg or any other sperm boosting shit. pure TRT. i don't want any more kids, i am wondering what my chances are now. wife wants kids, so i'm like 'if it happens it happens' but hoping it wont lol. we went through 4 cycles or so and nothing so far. fingers crossed.

https://etj.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/etj/11/6/ETJ-22-0145.xml Are we having fun yet?

Hey Folks, I'll try to keep this short and to the point. I've been on TRT for about 5 years now. About a year and half ago, we were able to get pregnant once my doctor added FSH to my current regimen of Test. However, we had a miscarriage. Unfortunately, FSH is no longer able to be compounded...

oi gente que está usando creme de progesterona qual a dose que você está usando?

Hi All- Long time lurker, first time poster. My wife and I have a healthy 9 year old who was conceived 4 months after a contest cycle (my count was over 200M). I've been on 100-250mgs of test a week, no more competing, but no HCG. Out of the blue, we decided to try for a 2nd kid. I got off...

Me and my partner are trying to get pregnenant. Im 28 years old on trt for over a year now. (30mg test cyp eod. No hcg no ai) I have hcg and 25mg enclomiphene citrate on hand but im unsure if i should get off trt to try or just take the hcg and try without getting off trt. Has anyone been in...

Been on 2x "100mg Test C" & 2x "500IU HCG" for nearly 3 months and loving the results (mind, body, etc.). Due to Covid19 my lady and I are forced to move our first pregnancy forward to about 3 months from now. To prepare for this shall what protocol recommendations are recommended? Shall I cut...

So I've been on hCG +AI therapy for about a year and a half now, and for the most part, have been feeling great. My wife is about 37 weeks pregnant, and over the course of the pregnancy, I've been feeling worse and worse - feeling pretty much like I did pre-treatment - brain fog, low libido...

It Takes a While for Your Body to Start your Own Testosterone and Sperm Production Some men may want to stop testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) or anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) due to side effects or the wish to improve fertility. We know that stopping TRT or AAS suddenly can cause...