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Microplastics in testicles may play a role in male infertility, study suggests

Multiple factors contribute to infertility, including environmental factors.Researchers are seeking to understand how various components of the environment impact male fertility.A recent study confirmed the presence of microplastics in dog and human testes. Further analysis of dog tissue suggests microplastics may impact sperm count and testis weight.Male infertility continues to be a worldwide problem, but it is not always clear what factors contribute to it.Due to increasing evidence that... Read More

Dr. Goldstein speaks with the Washington Post about the uptick in vasectomies following the overturn of Roe v. Wade

Tagged: In the Media
Men rush to get vasectomies after Roe rulingBy Meena VenkataramananJune 29, 2022 at 3:12 p.m. EDTA vasectomy is a form of permanent sterilization that prevents sperm from flowing through the vas deferens and combining with semen. The National Center for Health Statistics reported that in 2002, the main reasons women provided as to why they were relying on a vasectomy as a form of birth control is that they or their partners already had all the children they wanted. But from 2011 to 2015, other... Read More

COVID-19 and Fertility

Tagged: In the Media
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution continues, many have expressed concerns and questions about taking these vaccines for men & women trying to have a family.  Consulting with your physician is always important to personalize your medical decisions.For males, the benefits of vaccination and avoidance of COVID-19 illness that can substantially limit fertility (at least temporarily) is considered to far outweigh the temporary, limited risks of vaccination.  For more information, please visit: ... Read More

Dr. Goldstein interviewed on the use of Telemedicine for Inverse Magazine

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Dr. Marc Goldstein, the Matthew P. Hardy Distinguished Professor of Male Reproductive Medicine, and Urology, and Surgeon-in-Chief of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility speaks with Ali Pattillo of Inverse Magazine about the increasing use of Telemedicine in men's health."This is a whole new area, and they're sneaking in before there are any regulations," Goldstein says. Goldstein adds that, despite his own positive experience using telehealth in his practice, he and his colleagues are "... Read More

JAMA Patient Page - Varicocele

Varicocele
Varicoceles are a common, treatable medical problem that affects millions of men in the United States. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in the Journal of the American Medical Association.JAMA. 2020;323(21):2210. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.0397

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