Search for: About President’s Welcome Mission Statement Board of Directors Past Presidents Bylaws Contact Patients What Is Male Infertility? Causes of Male Infertility Diagnosing Male Infertility Treatment for Male Infertility Surgical Treatment for Male Infertility Medical and Other Treatments Patient Support Resources Patient Education Forum Fertility & Cancer Professionals Male Infertility Guidelines Participating Organizations Research Traveling Fellowship Programs Andrology Fellowship Match Fellowship Opportunities Onco Fertility for Physicians Job Board Membership Member Benefits Categories of Membership Apply for Membership Member Portal Member Dues Member Directory Meetings & Webinars Upcoming Meetings Banquet Information Banquet Registration Accreditation Needs & Objectives Program Schedule Past Meeting Materials Gallery Past Webinars Awards Distinguished Reproductive Urology Award Arnold Belker Memorial Traveling Fellow Award SSMR & SMSNA Traveling Fellows Award SSMR Fellow Health Diverse Leadership Scholar Industry Partners News & Research Recent News & Events Newsletters Latest Research Research Spotlight Find a Doctor Directory Opt-In Instructions Fertility & Cancer Information for Physicians Information for Patients Benefits of Membership The SSMR offers exclusive benefits to members designed to support career growth and leadership in the field of male infertility. Learn more about membership and apply today! Learn More » Fertility & Cancer Cancer, and its treatment, may affect your ability to father children. Learn more about fertility options for men before and after cancer treatment. Learn More » Male Infertility A male factor is solely responsible in about 20% of infertile couples and contributory in another 30-40%. The SSMR is dedicated to the study and advancement of male infertility causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Learn More » Meetings & Webinars SSMR 2024 Annual Meeting At the AUA May 5, 2024 Grand Hyatt San Antonio San Antonio, TX Learn More SSMR 2024 Annual Banquet May 5, 2024 San Antonio, TX Learn More Become a Member Excellent scientific programs with continuing medical education on current and controversial issues of a scientific and ethical nature. Networking opportunities with SSMR members and other experts in the field of sexual medicine and related topics through meetings and an annual banquet. Exclusive listing on the SSMR "Find a Doc" page of the SSMR website. SSMR News In Memoriam: Arnold Belker, MD Posted: August 30, 2023 Arnold Belker, MD died on August 26, 2023. Dr. Belker was a highly respected leader in Urology. SSMR Member Wins Gold Cystoscope Award Posted: May 3, 2023 Ranjith Ramasamy, MD was awarded the 2023 Gold Cystoscope Award for creative impactful work in andrology, mentorship, clinical scholarship and rese... For Patients You’re not alone. The SSMR offers a network of specialists, support services, and information to help you on your path to fertility. Learn About Male Infertility Patient Education Forum Find a Male Infertility Specialist Vasectomy Reversal Vasectomy Reversal is surgery to reconnect the vas deferens, the tubular structure that transports sperm, after a vasectomy has been performed. This procedure helps to restore a couple’s ability to conceive naturally. Success rates are dependent upon the numbers of years since the vasectomy was performed. Pregnancy rates range from 30 – 76% depending on the vasectomy time interval and other key factors. There is no interval of time after which a vasectomy cannot successfully be reversed. This operation should be performed only by urologists who are qualified and specifically trained in microsurgery. Find a Urologist Member Bulletin View the 2023 SSMR Annual Meeting presentations, as well as previous meeting presentations. Login now to access » Member Login » Fertility & Cancer Information »