Male Infertility & Erectile Dysfunction
The Genitourinary Infertility/Erectile Dysfunction Program is designed for people who are concerned about their fertility or erectile dysfunction and are seeking evaluation and treatment options for these problems. In both of these areas there is an ongoing application of important new discoveries from laboratories of researchers to the management and treatment of patients. When appropriate, patients are invited to participate in studies to investigate the newest treatments available.
Infertility Clinic
This clinic provides complete evaluation of all causes of infertility, both primary and secondary. The latest surgical techniques are offered for patients who are post-vasectomy and patients with varicocele. In addition, the clinic employs the newest sperm retrieval techniques such as:
- Percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration (PESA)
- Micro-Epididymal sperm aspiration (MESA)
- Testicular sperm extraction (TESE)
These are readily available and are simple outpatient clinic procedures performed under local anesthesia. When combined with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), pregnancy rates are extremely high. Patients with azoospermia (no sperm) caused by surgical procedures or post radiation therapy/chemotherapy for cancer are excellent candidates.
Erectile Dysfunction (E.D.)
Urologists specializing in E.D. offer a comprehensive range of diagnostic and treatment modalities. These include:
- Vacuum devices
- Penile injection therapy
- Urethral medications
- Oral therapies
Penile implantation with semi-rigid or inflatable prostheses are also available for appropriate candidates. Treatments are tailored to meet the patient's physical and psychological needs.
Clinical Faculty of the Genitourinary Infertility/Erectile Dysfunction Program
Scheduling an Appointment
Phone: (650) 725-5546
Fax: (650) 723-4200