Genetics - Don't Cook Your Balls

Risky Business: When there aren’t any symptoms

A number of disorders that impact the male reproductive system do not have any symptoms beyond reduced fertility.

By Don't Cook your Balls|July 27th, 2015|Categories: Azoospermia, Causes & Conditions, Diagnosis, Genetics, Varicocele|Tags: Genetics, Ideopathic, updated, Varicocele|2 Comments

Genetic Causes of Male Infertility

The human genome is the complete set of instructions for [...]

By Sara SDx|July 27th, 2015|Categories: Causes & Conditions, Genetics|Tags: Aneuploidy, Genetics, Klinefelter Syndrome, updated, Y Chromosome Microdeletion|7 Comments

Klinefelter Syndrome

Klinefelter Syndrome, also called XXY syndrome, is a genetic condition where boys are born with an extra x-chromosome, leading to fertility complications.

By Sara SDx|July 27th, 2015|Categories: Genetics|Tags: Genetics, Hypogonadism, Klinefelter Syndrome, updated|4 Comments

Y Chromosome Microdeletion

Y Chromosome Microdeletion, or YCM, is a common genetic cause of male infertility. It is caused by the genetic re-shuffling of the Y chromosome. Read on to learn more..

By Sara SDx|July 27th, 2015|Categories: Genetics|Tags: genetic tests, Genetics|5 Comments

What causes testicular failure? There are several possible reasons that testicles don't support sperm production. Some of the most common include: cancer, genetic disorders, maldecent of testicle and severe injury.

By Sara SDx|July 26th, 2015|Categories: Azoospermia, Congenital Defects, Genetics, Hormone Imbalances|Tags: updated|4 Comments

Success With Y Chromosome Microdeletion

After 3 years, 4 doctors, countless tests, several misdiagnosis and a lot of frustration, this couple was able to conceive with a genetic condition known as Y Chromosome Microdeletion. Here's their story