Austin Fertility and Reproductive Medicine

08/28/2025

🔍 True or False? IVF is the fastest way to get pregnant if you are struggling with infertility.

❌ FALSE IVF treatment have helped many to conceive, but it is not always the fastest or only option to getting pregnant. Depending on the cause of infertility, other recommendations including medications, lifestyle changes, or intrauterine insemination (IUI) can be explored. IVF is typically used for more complex cases or when other treatments have not been successful.

Learn more about fertility treatments and options to starting a family:

When deciding on fertility treatments, knowing what these options are can help in making informed decisions on achieving your family-building goals.

08/19/2025

🚨 Dr. Parviz Kavoussi finds that varicocele grade doesn’t affect how much s***m DNA fragmentation improves after varicocele repair. 💪

Varicoceles are abnormally dilated scrotal veins that negatively affect both the quantity and quality of s***m. One primary qualitative measure that increases

08/04/2025

🎉 Big Congratulations to Dr. Parviz Kavoussi! 🎉

We’re proud to share that Dr. Kavoussi has been honored with induction into the Texas Monthly Super Doctors Hall of Fame after 13 consecutive years of being named a Super Doctor!

Dr. Kavoussi shared,

“It is always an honor to be recognized by my peers in any given year, but earning a place in the Hall of Fame is especially flattering.”

This recognition is a testament to his dedication, expertise, and impact in the field. 👏👏👏


https://www.austinfertility.com/dr-parviz-kavoussi-inducted-into-super-doctors-hall-of-fame/

07/21/2025

💡 Low energy? Low libido? Trouble concentrating or building muscle? These could be signs of testosterone deficiency, a condition that can also impact bone health and blood sugar levels.
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi recently spoke with KVUE News about the importance of getting evaluated and treated properly, especially for men who wish to preserve fertility.
If you’re experiencing symptoms and want to maintain your fertility, consult a reproductive urologist💬👨‍⚕️

07/14/2025

🧬Austin Fertility & Reproductive Medicine/Westlake IVF, in collaboration with The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, shows for the first time that alpha fetoprotein (AFP) can be detected in blastocoel fluid-cultured medium (BFCM). Since AFP is used in prenatal testing to screen for conditions, this detection could pave the way for a safer, non-invasive method to assess embryo health and improve IVF outcomes. https://www.austinfertility.com/afp-detection-in-embryonic-fluid-may-help-improve-ivf-success/

07/08/2025

📢 Dr. Parviz Kavoussi and the AFRM team presented research at the American Urological Association showing that men with cryptozoos***mia (extremely low s***m counts) who also have varicoceles (dilated veins around the testicles) may benefit from microsurgical varicocele repair to improve s***m production. https://www.austinfertility.com/fertility-opportunity-for-men-with-cryptozoos***mia-study-presented-at-the-aua-national-meeting/

06/30/2025

Can you conceive naturally after infertility? For some couples, the answer is yes.
Surprisingly, about 20% of couples who struggle with infertility may go on to conceive naturally. Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi, reproductive endocrinologist in Austin, explains that wiith medical treatment, lifestyle changes, or even treatments to conditions like PCOS or endometriosis, some couples experience improved fertility.
Male fertility also plays a major role. As Dr. Parviz Kavoussi points out, nearly 60% of infertility cases involve male factors and targeted treatment can lead to lasting improvements.
👉 Learn more about why natural conception may still be possible: https://www.austinfertility.com/conceiving-naturally-after-infertility/

06/30/2025

Follicle size prior to luteal progesterone supplementation in modified natural single frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles does not impact outcomes as shown in a recent study by the team at Austin Fertility & Reproductive Medicine/Westlake IVF. Results could mean fewer monitoring appointments during FET.

In modified natural cycles for frozen embryo transfer (FET), one area of focus has been the size of the dominant follicle just before starting progesterone,

06/17/2025

Dr. Parviz Kavoussi recently co-authored a new manuscript on the management of non-obstructive azoos***mia (NOA), a challenging condition where no s***m is present in the semen due to a production failure rather than a blockage.

Non-obstructive azoos***mia (NOA), a condition where there is no s***m in the semen due to impaired s***m production rather than a blockage in the

05/19/2025

🔍 True or False? Lifestyle choices, like diet and exercise, can impact fertility.
✅ TRUE: While infertility is often linked with medical issues, one’s lifestyle including diet, weight, smoking, alcohol use, and exercise level can affect reproductive health. Maintaining a balanced lifestyle can improve overall fertility health, though medical intervention may still be needed.

Learn more by reading: https://www.austinfertility.com/faq-couples-diet-lifestyle-habits-improve-fertility/

05/14/2025

🔍 True or False? If you already have a child, you won’t experience infertility.
❌ FALSE: Secondary infertility, which is the difficulty conceiving after having a child, affects nearly one-third of infertility cases. Factors such as a woman’s age, hormonal changes, complications from a previous pregnancy, and a male factor. Even if you had no issues before, fertility challenges can still arise. Learn more about causes and treatment options by visiting: https://www.austinfertility.com/secondary-infertility-causes-treatments/

05/01/2025

Varicocele, an abnormal enlargement of veins around the testicle, is the most common cause of male infertility, found in 41% of infertile men and 80% of those with secondary infertility. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi, a leading male infertility specialist who has performed over 1,000 microsurgical varicose repairs, co-authors clinical guidelines on varicose treatment. Read the details:

Varicocele is an abnormal dilation of veins around the testicle, which have a detrimental effect on testicular function and s***m. Varicocele is the most