Dr. Turek's Blog

Cancer’s Second Hit

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& “This is as hard on me as having cancer was. The difference is that being infertile is not life threatening; having cancer is.” These are the words of a young cancer survivor sitting in my office who is now dealing with infertility, a common consequence of cancer treatment. Yes, he is very happy to […]

The Recipe for Man Made Sperm

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Stem cells rock. While the stock market tumbles, stem cell science is sizzling. I know, you’re thinking: what is he talking about? No diseases have been cured with new stem cell technologies. But, from what’s being discovered almost weekly now, I can tell you that male infertility is likely to be one of the earliest boxes ticked on the “Diseases to Cure” list for stem cells.

Stem cells rock. While the stock market tumbles, stem cell science is sizzling. I know, you’re thinking: what is he talking about? No diseases have been cured with new stem cell technologies. But, from what’s being discovered almost weekly now, I can tell you that male infertility is likely to be one of the earliest boxes ticked on the “Diseases to Cure” list for stem cells.

Heat Impairs Sperm Production

Toxic Tubbing

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Quiet. Warm. Relaxing. Soothing. How can a hot tub or a steaming hot bath possibly be bad for your health? Well they are…for men. They reduce male fertility. Big time. The History of Heat and Fertility Elevated temperature has been a recognized cause of impaired sperm production since the time of Hippocrates. Even a simple […]

Who is Woody?

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I’ve been asked in the office. I’ve been asked in the street. Who’s that guy on your website? What’s his name, is it Pete?
I am referring to character on the landing page of my website: The Turek Clinic.com. This line-drawing of a man is captured in various real life scenarios and, like most men, goes with the flow.

I’ve been asked in the office. I’ve been asked in the street. Who’s that guy on your website? What’s his name, is it Pete?
I am referring to character on the landing page of my website: The Turek Clinic.com. This line-drawing of a man is captured in various real life scenarios and, like most men, goes with the flow.

Timing (And Position) Are Everything

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Can you get a boy or a girl? (Courtesy: Shutterstock) Missionary? Doggie? Cowgirl? Kneeling Lotus? Quarter moon? Full moon? No moon? Is there really a best lovemaking time or position for conceiving a girl or boy? History of Designing Sex for a Boy or Girl Methods for determining baby gender are ancient, even prehistoric, and range from astrological to dietary to positional. One […]

A Teaching Moment

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They stood on their boards in waist high waves within a couple minutes of my surf lesson. It was magic to see the look on their faces as their arms were wildly gesticulating in the white water. All half dozen of them. Even chilly 60-degree water didn’t seem to matter. Teaching is fun. And this […]

The A through Z of Male Fertility in One Hour

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As promised, I offer for your perusal the review lecture that I gave on male infertilityat the annual American Urological Association Review Course this past weekend. For those of you who are academically inclined, here is an outline of the talk:   A. Physiology and Pathophysiology of Male Reproduction B. Evaluation of the Infertile Male […]

A Bank Account to Empty

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“You tell me I need to lose weight. How do I do it, Doc?” “My dear patient, it’s simple: treat your body like a bank account, but one that you should empty. Put less in and take more out.” Obesity in America You’ve heard the rumors; here are the facts: The United States is one […]

NICHD’s Scientific Vision: The Next Decade

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This video features highlights from the scientific visioning process coordinated in 2011 by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the National Institutes of Health. The aim of this process is to develop a scientific vision that inspires NICHD, its many partners, and the research community to […]

Am I a Disruptor?

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I did well in high school and I did well in college. I loved medical school and tolerated my surgical residency, as it occurred well before the 80 hour medical workweek was established.  After six years, I completed a fellowship in microsurgery and male reproductive medicine and then joined a top ranked university and made […]