Selected Publication & Abstract

Why Men Should Think About Their Biological Clock Too

The concept of the female biological clock is no secret. Seemingly everyone knows—and likes to remind women of a certain age (trust me) that the bell starts to toll towards the mid-thirties, gets louder and more urgent in the late thirties and early forties, and falls completely silent at menopause, around age 50. The male biological clock, on the other hand, is rarely mentioned, and why should it be? After all, Al Pacino had a baby at 83, Robert De Niro at 79, Mick Jagger at 73. It’s easy to... Read More

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
Varicocele

JAMA Patient Page - 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

Dr. Kashanian's comments on subspecialization in male infertility

With growing understanding of male infertility and its potential effects on the wellbeing of both patient and offspring, it is becoming more important to have subspecialty training in the evaluation and treatment of male infertility.  Luckily, according to data we recently published in Fertility and Sterility, there is an increased trend in urologists obtaining fellowship training in male infertility, and thus surgical volume is beginning to shift from general urologists to subspecialized... Read More

Dr. Goldstein: No-needle, no-scalpel vasectomy: Single surgeon experience

The no-needle NSV using a MadaJet injector is a safe and effective modification of the NSV that provides excellent anesthesia. This technique may enhance patient satisfaction and reduce men’s fear of needles as an obstacle to vasectomy.

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