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Male Reproductive Clinic, P.A. RUSSEL H. WILLIAMS, M.D. CALL US AT (832) 358.8600 VISIT: http://www.maleinfertilityhouston. com/

Successful Infertility Treatments For Men

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Male Reproductive Clinic, P.A.

RUSSEL H. WILLIAMS, M.D.

CALL US AT

(832) 358.8600

VISIT: http://www.maleinfertilityhouston.com/

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Medical Fertility Therapy Medical reproductive clinic provide reproductive

services for couples who are trying to maximize their chances of conceiving naturally and for couples who have failed more advanced fertility treatments

 Medical therapy for male is most successful infertility treatments in certain conditions.

 Specialist in male reproductive clinic treats male infertility disorders utilizes anti-inflammation medication, antibacterial medication, hormone regulating medication, and medication that promotes erections and ejaculation.

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Testosterone Replacement

Hormonal abnormalities as the primary cause of male infertility occur in some men presenting with low fertility.

Symptoms associated with low testosterone:

Fatigue

Decreased sexual interest

Poor concentration

Low testosterone can cause:

Low sperm production

Problems with erections and ejaculation

Testosterone replacement is very important because it restores sperm production and significantly increases the quality of life.

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Clomiphene Citrate

Clomiphene citrate a steroid drug has both anti-estrogenic and estrogenic effects.

Clomiphene has been used to increase gonadotropin secretion, which, in turn, may stimulate testosterone release and improve sperm output.

Doses: Daily Doses of 25-50 mg for a 6 to 9-month period

Results: Clomiphene trials are variable, with differing success rates for conception.

Hormone values need to be monitored while on this medication.

Do not stop the drug unless Dr Russel Williams,MD advises you to stop.

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Tamoxifen

Tamoxifen is an oral anti-estrogen compound like clomiphene citrate that has been used to treat male infertility, has no estrogenic activity.

Tamoxifen stimulates sperm output by increasing the release of gonadotropins

Doses: 20 mg daily

Pregnancy may occur in up to one-third of couples in whom the male partner has received tamoxifen therapy.

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Antibiotics

To eliminate infections such as infections of the urinary tract and prostate antibiotics frequently prescribed.

If leukocytes (white blood cells) are detected in the man's semen sample physician will be especially inclined to prescribe an antibiotic.

Treatment for infections could take 2, 4 or even 6 weeks.

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Bromocriptine

Bromocriptine is a drug that is classified as a dopamine agonist.

a catecholamine (sympathetic nervous system chemical) that stops the release of prolactin hormone from the pituitary gland.

Bromocriptine therapy is useful for men in whom impaired sperm production is due to hyperprolactinemia

Doses: Daily 5-10 mg