Birth Control
... of all U.S. For women, using a diaphragm or
sperm icide for birth control can lead to UTIs by ... . The term sterility is restricted to lack of
sperm production or inability to ovulate. Surgical ... of the vas deferens to prevent the passing of
sperm . Used as a form of birth control . ...
Caffeine
... . " Caffeine is thought to stimulate
sperm , but whether it improves pregnancy rates has ... " cannabis , nicotine and alcohol all affect
sperm quality, because they've been shown to cause DNA damage to the
sperm . - Caffeine blocks the breakdown of ...
Cervical
... to a diaphragm . It can be used without any
sperm icidal cream or jelly because it fits very tightly over the cervix preventing the
sperm from swimming to the egg. Cervical cancer ... ... Clean diaphragm s, cervical caps, and
sperm icide applicators after use. Use condoms ...
Coitus
... immunologic conditions (male and or female anti
sperm antibodies), cervical factors (anti
sperm antibodies, decreased cervical mucous), male ... coitus . Requires only one small application of
sperm icide inside the cap at time of insertion. The ...
Conception
... Conception : 1. The union of the
sperm and the ovum . Synonymous with fertilization . ... ... Conception The union of egg and
sperm to form a fetus . Corticosteroids A class of ... too frequently can seriously depress the
sperm count. One common mis conception is that a ...
Condoms
... are less likely to break. Those that contain a
sperm icide may provide increased protection from ... , contraceptive diaphragm , cervical cap,
sperm aticidal jellies, foams and suppositories, and ... birth control method. Unlubricated condoms or
sperm icidal condoms increase irritation and help ...
Diaphragm
... is a flexible rubber cup that is filled with
sperm icide and self-inserted over the cervix prior ... pillows. Diaphragm s - when used with
sperm icide - provide some protection against STDs, ... important. For women, using a diaphragm or
sperm icide for birth control can lead to UTIs by ...
Ejaculation
... woman has developed antibodies to her husband's
sperm , avoid releasing
sperm for a month (via a condom , etc.). This should cause the
sperm antibodies to decrease. It produces a thin, ...
Epididymis
... The epididymis is the tube in which the
sperm from the testicles are removed away from the ... the back and sides of the testis , where
sperm are stored and mature after leaving the testis ... with the vas deferens , the tube that carries
sperm . In most cases, the cause of the inflammation ...
Epididymitis
... is inflammation of the tube that transports
sperm from the testicles, and can cause severe pain , ... scrotum that can cause swelling and damage
sperm . Commonly, the testicular tenderness is ... . Inflammation of the tubes that hold
sperm ( epididymitis ). Inflammation of the ...
Fallopian tube
... . The fallopian tube s are the site where the
sperm fertilizes the egg. femoral artery . The ... tube s: These delicate structures enable the
sperm to reach the egg and the fertilized egg to reach ... and brain. If the egg is fertilized by a
sperm cell as it travels down the fallopian tube , ...
Fertility
... fertility Research Herbal remedies may affect
sperm motility Commonly used herbal remedies can interfere with
sperm motility and many should be avoided by couples ... can be grouped into several categories:
sperm PROBLEMS: ... In fertility Definition: In ...
Fertilization
... ... Fertilization The joining of the
sperm and the egg; conception . ImplantationThe ... In-vitro fertilization (incubating eggs and
sperm together in the labor atory to produce fertilization ) Intra cytoplasmic
sperm injection (injecting a single ...
Germ
... of germ cells. Germ cell : The eggs and
sperm are the germ cells: the reproductive cells. ... into ova (eggs) in the ovaries of women and
sperm in the testicles of men. Ninety percent of all ... Germ (germinal) cells, which make
sperm Leydig cells, which produce male sex hormone ...
Hydrocele
... is inflammation of the tube that transports
sperm from the testicles, and can cause severe pain , ... . Varicocele -- a varicose vein along the
sperm atic cord Hydrocele -- fluid collection in the ... -- blood collection within the scrotum
sperm atocele -- a cyst -like mass within the scrotum ...
Incubate
... cough , according to each stage. Washed
sperm were incubate d in either saw-palmetto (Serenoa ... of swimming required in the final stage as the
sperm approaches the egg. The team evaluated HA and velocity while the
sperm was in the seminal fluid and again after it was ...
Infertility
... Infertility Research Herbal remedies may affect
sperm motility Commonly used herbal remedies can interfere with
sperm motility and many should be avoided by couples ... can be grouped into several categories:
sperm PROBLEMS: ... Infertility 's Many Causes A ...
Insemination
... ) into the uterus (the womb) to deposit a
sperm sample directly into the uterus . Artificial insemination using the partner's
sperm is useful in several situations: ... ... insemination is utilized for the abnormal
sperm parameters of number, shape and motility. ...
Intrauterine
... insemination is utilized for the abnormal
sperm parameters of number, shape and motility. ... (using a small catheter to put washed
sperm inside your partner's uterus at the time of ... ) In-vitro fertilization (incubating eggs and
sperm together in the labor atory to produce ...
Mutation
... (a cell destined to become an egg or in the
sperm ) or the zygote (the conceptus) at the single- ... the cells of the body except the germ cells (
sperm and egg) and therefore are not passed on to ... arise spontaneously in the reproductive cells (
sperm and egg) that unite at conception to form a ...
Oligospermia
... Low
sperm count ( oligospermia ) Molar pregnancy ... ? Many patients have oligospermia or
sperm abnormalities prior to therapy. In half of men with either low
sperm counts ( oligospermia -- production of less ...
Ovary
... of the mucus on the cervix , making it hard for
sperm to enter the uterus . A pair of ducts ... ejaculation of normal amounts of healthy
sperm , passage of the
sperm through the cervix and into the fallopian ...
Ovulation
... an ovum ), ready for fertilization by a
sperm cell , ... By blocking ovulation (release ... mucus in the cervix , which makes it hard for
sperm to travel further ... Theoretically, ... . Evaluation includes examination of
sperm , observation of basal body temperature or ...
Ovum
... an ovum ), ready for fertilization by a
sperm cell , ... An egg ( ovum ) matures, the ... of the uterus ) changes to be more inviting to
sperm , and the lining of the uterus grows in ... blockage in the tube. With the union of a
sperm and an ovum , an embryo acquires the ...
Prostate
... produce seminal fluid, the fluid that transports
sperm . The prostate is a gland ular organ ... the liquid that nourishes, protects and carries
sperm on ejaculation . Prostate cancer - ... and other sex glands that helps transport
sperm out of the man's body during orgasm . Seminal ...
Retrograde ejaculation
... on in the body? Retrograde ejaculation
sperm : How long do they live after ejaculation ? ... sexually transmitted disease , or decreased
sperm count. Alpha -blockers may cause ... Men can be infertile if they produce too few
sperm cells, ...
Sac
... and vas deferens Semen - The combination of
sperm and gland ular fluid released by the urethra ... ejaculates; normally a mixture of less than 1%
sperm and 99% seminal fluid ... rupture of air ... the testes , blood vessels, and part of the
sperm atic cord. It is located behind the penis . ...
Scrotum
... the testes , blood vessels, and part of the
sperm atic cord. It is located behind the penis . ... to protect the testicles. The testicles make
sperm , and to do this, the temperature of the ... and vas deferens Semen - The combination of
sperm and gland ular fluid released by the urethra ...
Semen analysis
... evaluate a man's fertility . The subjects'
sperm were analysed after each period and measured ... factors (high FSH ) are the cause of absent
sperm (azospermia -- no
sperm seen on semen analysis ). ...
Semen
... Bern stein . Semen - The combination of
sperm and gland ular fluid released by the urethra ... ejaculates; normally a mixture of less than 1%
sperm and 99% seminal fluid ... semen The fluid ... penis during orgasm . Semen is made up of
sperm from the testicles and fluid from the prostate ...
Sexually Transmitted Disease
... sexually transmitted disease s (STDs).
sperm icides do not protect against sexually ... where the valves within the veins along the
sperm atic cord don't work properly -- called ... transmitted disease can also cause decreased
sperm ... ...
Sperm
...
sperm antibodies may contribute to infertility . But ... and the site at which they attach to the
sperm .
sperm stem cell : A cell that is incapable of ...
Surrogate
... Artificial insemination , in which the man's
sperm or donor
sperm from a
sperm bank is inserted directly into the woman or a ...
Testicular torsion
... repair is surgery to untangle the twisted
sperm atic cord that is causing testicular torsion . ... Testicular torsion is the twisting of the
sperm atic cord, which cuts off the blood supply to ... body, may be used to rule out twisting of the
sperm atic cord ( testicular torsion ) and determine ...
Testes
... organ s located in the scrotum . They produce
sperm and the male hormone , testosterone . ... , the male reproductive glands that produce
sperm and male hormone ( testosterone ) Urethra - ... Testes : The male reproductive glands where
sperm are produced. Ultrasound : A type of test in ...
Testicular Cancer
... in the scrotum that produce testosterone and
sperm , but it can spread to the liver , brain and ... in the germ cells (cells that give rise to
sperm ). Nonseminomas are identified by the type of ... of the testicles and the production of fertile
sperm . Undescended testicle s are also more prone to ...
Testis
... organ s located in the scrotum . They produce
sperm and the male hormone , testosterone . ... glands found inside the scrotum that produce
sperm and male hormone s. Also called a testicle. ... include: Germ (germinal) cells, which make
sperm Leydig cells, which produce male sex hormone ...
Vas deferens
... vas deferens The duct through which
sperm travels from the testicle to the urethra of ... . vascular ... vas deferens - where the
sperm is stored; a tube that carries the
sperm out of the scrotal sac . The vas deferens is ...
Varicocele
... painful. varicocele Dilated veins in the
sperm atic cord above or around the testis that can cause decreased
sperm production on the affected side. varicose veins ... scrotum that can cause swelling and damage
sperm . Peyronie's disease is the abnormal curvature ...
Vasectomy
... is a procedure in which the two tubes that carry
sperm from the testicles to the urinary tract are surgically altered so
sperm cannot pass through and be released to fertilize ... the two tubes (vasa deferentia) that carry
sperm from your testicles to your seminal fluid ( ...