Medicine
2 years ago

Infertile men at risk of high sperm DNA damage, new study reveals

AIP conference proceedings
Sperm DNA fragmentation index and male infertility
Hussein A. Fadhil, Ibtisam A. Al-Ali, Hameedah Hadi Abdul Wahid

Paper Summary

Sperm DNA damage can cause male infertility, even when routine tests show normal results. In a study of 88 men, 64% had high levels of DNA fragmentation. Age and BMI did not affect DNA fragmentation, but longer infertility duration increased the risk of abnormal levels.

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