Male Fertility Tests
Male Fertility Tests There are a number of different male fertility tests that can be used to determine the severity and cause...
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Mr Jonathan Ramsay writes a regular blog about the world of male fertility, keep up to date with Mr Ramsay here.
Mr Jonathan Ramsay Male Fertility Blog
Covering all aspects of male fertility from diagnosis, conditions, treatments and current trends.
DNA Fragmentation
A DNA fragmentation test is a sophisticated test which is used in some, but by no means all cases. We can look...
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Varicocele
A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins within the loose bag of skin that encases your testicles (scrotum). A varicocele is...
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Male factor infertility
Male factor infertility: You may have already been diagnosed with a condition, but if not, we are more than happy to help...
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Semen Analysis
What is semen analysis? Semen analysis, also known as a sperm test, is one of the most important tests when looking at...
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What is Azoospermia?
Azoospermia is a medical condition that means there is no sperm in the ejaculate. It can be caused by two things; an...
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Fertility in the News
Last week on consecutive days the telegraph ran reports about male fertility. The Impact of Coronavirus on Male Fertility The first discussed...
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Testicular Mapping
I wanted to share with you my thoughts on this excellent review co-authored by my friend and colleague Paul Turek. In the...
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Appointments in the current lockdown
First, I extend greetings to all current and future patients and wish you all well in these very difficult and worrying times....
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What the second wave means for male fertility
What the second wave means for male fertility… Consultations, Investigations and Treatment. December 30th was an important day for all of us. The...
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Male Fertility – The last two months
The most significant sign for me that men are part of the whole fertility picture was an invitation to speak on a...
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Fertility Focus – an important read
Fertility Focus – The Supplement It was a pleasure to edit what is an incredibly insightful supplement of authoritative reviews that explore...
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The microbiome in the semen – does it matter?
We have always known that our bodies are literally teeming with micro organisms. Many of these germs are completely harmless, and in...
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Consultants in London
At last, but just at the time of talk about a “second wave”, we have achieved a comfortable way of consulting. We...
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Bringing Male Fertility out of the Shadows
I met the journalist Frieda Klotz at last year’s Fertility Show at Olympia. Most doctors, myself included are often a little nervous...
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Covid and Conception
Those of us who have long suspected that our hectic lifestyles adversely affect fertility would not be surprised that there have been...
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Good news to share
This post comes with greetings to all our existing patients, and a warm welcome to those who have been waiting patiently. I...
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Face to face consultations return
Face-to-face consultations We are starting face-to-face consultations at the end of this week, but extensive precautions are still mandatory. These include restricting...
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Sperm Retrieval, IVF and ICSI have resumed
We are progressing on all fronts. Cycles of IVF and ICSI have resumed in 80% of clinics nationally, but with careful precautions...
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Closer to normality
First, I am sending greetings to all existing patients, and hope that you have all remained well. Many of you have been...
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The path ahead with consultations and investigations
I think that we are taking real steps towards the “New Normal” for most of medical Practice. Much more consulting than previously is...
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Definite news about Fertility Tests
At last something positive to report! With the help of my friends in London, Windsor, and The Examen Lab in Belfast, you...
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A little more clarity
At last, we have a little more clarity about the gradual opening of some services. The main diagnostic laboratory for fertility investigations...
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Update on Fertility treatments and investigations
During this week, Fertility Units are planning how to reopen safely. Operational plans will be discussed with the HFEA. Start times may...
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Latest from the HFEA
We have received an indication from the HFEA on when fertility treatments might be resumed: ‘Fertility units are submitting plans to allow “safe’ practice”....
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First steps towards normality
I know just how frustrating this delay has been for so many of you. But some of this is made worse by...
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Sperm Tests
A sperm test should be undertaken fairly early in a couple’s fertility journey. The standard sperm test is also known as a semen...
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The current path
Despite the hint of a few ‘green shoots’ these are still worrying times, and quite desperate for some. My sympathy goes to...
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In the News – February 2020
This Sunday Times article strongly suggests that obesity is linked to male infertility because the protein messengers which help to code for...
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Oligospermia
Oligospermia means that the sperm count low when a man ejaculates, causing problems with fertility. A normal sperm count is considered 15...
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