Kenan Omurtag, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist
Kenan Omurtag, MD is an Assistant Professor in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine and one of the youngest physicians to be board-certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. In addition to his clinical work, Dr Omurtag is recognized for his research focusing on male factor infertility and fertility preservation. Dr. Omurtag believes in the power of compassion, advocacy and innovative technology to help people become parents.
posts by Kenan Omurtag, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist
You may not be aware of this, but there may be cells other than sperm in your ejaculate. And, they might affect your fertility… In addition to a semen analysis that examines pH, ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, total and progressive motility and sperm morphology, a microscopic examination of your sample is important for a comprehensive […]
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Rest assured, the risk of genetic mutations related to aging sperm in men >50 is VERY small, but it’s never zero. Age of the male vs. female: Although there is still a lot that we do not know, we do know that the age of the male is less important than the age of the […]
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At what age should men be concerned about their fertility? Some studies say over 40 but most agree that men over 50 years of age need to be concerned. First, it’s important to remember that, unlike women who see both egg quality and quantity decline with increasing age (more rapidly after the age of 37), […]
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Overview of the YO SCORE: At home sperm testing has taken yet another leap forward with the introduction of the YO SCORE. Reproductive Endocrinologists make key decisions about fertility treatment based on both male and female examinations and test results. Semen analysis (particularly motility, count and morphology) is the primary test for assessing male fertility. […]
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Overview of the YO SCORE: At home sperm testing has taken yet another leap forward with the introduction of the YO SCORE. Reproductive Endocrinologists make key decisions about fertility treatment based on both male and female examinations and test results. Semen analysis (particularly motility, count and morphology) is the primary test for assessing male fertility. […]
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To answer this question, we asked Dr. Kenan Omurtag. He responded… People ask me all the time what it means to have low sperm motility. Well motility is just as important, if not more important, than sperm count. For example, if you have 20 Million Sperm but if only 2% of the sperm are moving, […]
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What can I do to improve my sperm count? We asked Dr. Kenan Omurtag what he says to his patients who ask this question. Here is his answer: “More and more I’m hearing from guys that they want to do something positive to contribute to the pregnancy journey they are undertaking with their partner. Since […]
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Here’s the question: Is fat good or bad? And, whatever it is, when it comes to…well, your sperm, are those microscopic wagging warriors affected by fat globules circulating in your system? Why obesity affects your sperm How does obesity affect sperm production? We all know there are many overweight and obese fathers, but, in the […]
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