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
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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How obesity affects your sperm – From Dr. Kenan Omurtag You wake up one morning, roll over, sit up and when you look down you discover your feet have disappeared and, in their place is this huge orb of flab staring you in the face…You are now one of the 36.5% and ‘growing’ U.S. population of […]
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We asked Dr. Kenan Omurtag for some insight into hair loss treatments for men and here’s what he answered… What are a guy’s ‘chances’ of facing hair loss and is there any treatment? Up to 50% of men will experience hair loss by age 50. As a result, numerous hair growth/recovery products are pitched to […]
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Perhaps it’s a good idea to check your sperm count if you’ve decided to challenge mother nature before having kids. When it comes to looking into the window of opportunity for trying to conceive, there is a lot of information and discussions about women’s biological time clock. But, is there also a male fertility ticking […]
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