Paul Turek, MD, Author at The Turek Clinic

The Genetics of Headless Sperm

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Paul Turek, MD

You know to not judge a book by its cover. The best read might be wrapped in the crappiest jacket. And so it goes with sperm. Abnormalities of sperm shape don’t necessarily make them “bad” sperm. Hey, the ugly duckling could easily be the beautiful swan. It’s in the Details The study of sperm shape, […]

Sperm From Thin Air

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Paul Turek, MD

The case of the month is an actual patient of The Turek Clinic. He was wary as he walked into the office, as though he were doing something illegal. “Doc,” he said, “I’m lined up to do a blind sperm retrieval soon and I keep hearing about this mapping thingie. Not sure what I should […]

When Sleeping Giants Awake

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Paul Turek, MD

In the Dune miniseries by David Lynch, a tremor felt in the desert of Arrakis usually meant that a huge, quarter-mile-long sand worm would soon surface and inhale acres of sand and anything on it. But these giant creatures, as dominating as they are, were also the only source of the spice mélange, a substance […]

IVF and Sperm: When They Need Each Other

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Paul Turek, MD

I just finished his sperm retrieval and told him the good news: “If sperm were money, you’d be retired. You have enough sperm for many IVF cycles.” He smiled and then it fell away in thought. After a pause, he said: “If I have so much sperm, why can’t we do something simple and use turkey basting instead of IVF to conceive?”

10 Tips for Keeping Those Resolutions

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Paul Turek, MD

Making New Year’s resolutions is as easy as rolling off a log. Keeping them, however is an entirely different matter. Here are facts: 45% of Americans make some kind of New Year’s resolution, yet 40% of them give up on a resolution before the end of January. Here are some tips to help you keep […]

Meaningful Moments from 2014

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Paul Turek, MD

What a year! 2014 was certainly one of exploration and adventure and I am not just talking about the stock market, the Affordable Care Act or oil prices. In the realm of men’s health, here are some personal highlights.

A Planetary Holiday Wish

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Paul Turek, MD

I recently took a moment to admire the world map in the office. You know, the one that we have patients stick pins in the places from which they hail. I thought to myself, “I wonder how they’re all doing.” Glad to have each and every one of them in our medical family.

Welcome Home!

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Paul Turek, MD

I was just about to leave the office for the day and take my leisurely bicycle ride home when my nurse Anna jumped in front of me, half smiling, and said “You really should call Mr. S before you go.” “Can it wait till tomorrow?” “Not really.” “Well, OK.” Come to find out Mr. S […]

Measure Twice, Cut Once

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Paul Turek, MD

The case of the year is an actual patient of The Turek Clinic. They hailed from Cairo, Egypt. Maybe it was a karma-thing but, as a couple, they were as gracious and timeless as the nearby Giza pyramids. They were also desperate to have children and exhausted by what they had gone through for his diagnosis of azoospermia.

Build it Once, Build it Right

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Paul Turek, MD

I just got the photo of the newest little one. And the warm thank you note along with it. Makes me feel that just maybe, my work on this good earth makes a difference. What’s special about this birth announcement is that it is the third baby after the vasectomy reversal. Now that’s value! And […]