MALE INFERTILITY SERVICES

The Center for Urological Care at UC Irvine Medical Center offers comprehensive evaluations and treatment services for conditions contributing to male infertility. 

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Causes

Infertility in men may be caused by many factors.  Among them are congenital conditions, hormonal deficiencies, or blockages of sperm transport due to injury or infection. Other factors may also be involved, including the side effects of chemotherapy or radiation treatments, as well as toxic and environmental exposures.

One common cause of infertility is the formation of varicose veins in the testicle, called varicoceles. These have been shown to lower sperm production in 40 percent of men diagnosed with fertility problems. Our urology team uses the latest techniques to diagnose the cause and rule out other underlying conditions that can mimic infertility.

Treatments

At UC Irvine, microsurgical techniques are used to treat varicoceles, as well as reverse previous vasectomies. Minimally invasive sperm retrieval surgery can be performed in tandem with assisted reproductive techniques such as in vitro fertilization and introcytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF-ICSI).

Other conditions affecting men such as erectile dysfunction and low testosterone levels are regularly treated at the Center for Urological Care. Our surgeons are also experts in performing no-incision vasectomies.

Medical Services

• Diagnosis and treatment of fertility issues
• Microsurgical techniques for varicocele
• Vasectomies/vasectomy reversals
• Treatment of erectile dysfunction

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