What is retrograde ejaculation and how does it affect fertility?
Retrograde ejaculation or RE occurs when the sphincter muscles of the bladder fail, allowing semen to travel backwards into the bladder instead of out of the body. Some ejaculation may still occur normally; however, the majority of sperm becomes trapped in the bladder and is unable to cause a pregnancy.
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FREE FERTILITY SEMINAR!
Know someone that’s trying to conceive? Come listen to Dr Gehlbach speak about protecting your fertility future at North Kansas City Hospital, Thursday, Oct. 11th at 6 to 7 p.m
AND bring a friend!
Protect Your Fertility With These Five Tactics
For many couples, trying to get pregnant for the first time can be very stressful—especially if it isn’t happening as quickly as
expected.
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Here at Midwest Reproductive Center in Kansas City we see hundreds of couples each year that benefit from the use of donor eggs. Who is a good candidate for egg donation?
Women faced with age-related infertility
Women with a history of past failed IVF cycles
Women experiencing premature ovarian failure
Carriers of inheritable genetic diseases and known genetic illness
Learn more about egg donation and donor IVF cycles>>
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September is PCOS, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Month
Do you have irregular periods, carry extra weight or experience severe acne?
If so, you could be one of the estimated 7 million women in this country with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This condition can affect girls as young as 11 years old and may contribute to infertility issues as well as general health problems.
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) can cause more than embarrassment; it may lead to debilitating stress, relationship problems and ultimately, male infertility. As a reproductive endocrinologist in Kansas City, Dr. Dan Gehlbach understands that the anxiety of undergoing fertility treatment can sometimes lead to erectile dysfunction as well.
The Lifestyle and Erectile Dysfunction Connection
Studies show that alcohol and drug abuse,
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Forecasters expect temperatures in the Kansas City area to hit 100 this week. That’s not ideal for Dr. Dan Gehlbach’s fertility patients. He advises his male clients to stay cool while trying to conceive a baby.
Occasional summertime visits to the pool or lake will not impact your chances for pregnancy, but long-term exposure to high heat can make a difference.
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You want to get pregnant. Maybe not now, but someday. Dr. Dan Gehlbach with Midwest Reproductive Center advises women of all ages, late teens through their 40s, to protect their future by knowing the facts about reproductive health.
Fertility in your 20s: Practice safe sex to avoid fertility-threatening STDs, maintain a healthy weight and say no to illicit drugs,…
Last weekend, thousands of women observed a holiday you may not be familiar with: National Infertility Survival Day. It falls the week before Mother’s Day and was created in honor of the 1 in 7 couples struggling with infertility.
Holidays, including child-focused traditions associated with Christmas and Hanukkah, Easter and Halloween, can exacerbate the sadness,
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Male factor infertility can cause anxiety, embarrassment and discomfort, but an action-oriented process can help you move quickly from trying to conceive to succeeding. Dr. Dan Gehlbach and the team at Midwest Reproductive Center routinely see couples overcome male infertility after tests reveal the cause.
Male fertility tests start with semen analysis.
A new over-the-counter product called SpermCheck Fertility can verify whether your sperm count is over 20 million,
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Trying to get pregnant can try your patience. Midwest Reproductive Center sometimes uncovers a “quick fix” for barriers to fertility, but most often treatment takes time. If Dr. Dan Gehlbach diagnoses your partner with a low sperm count, fertility drugs may prove effective, but it will take several months to see results.
A commonly prescribed and relatively inexpensive fertility medication,
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