Sperm DNA Health and Fertility Treatment Success
This study examines how DNA damage in sperm affects fertility treatment outcomes in couples using ICSI (a procedure that injects a single sperm into an egg). By measuring sperm DNA quality, researchers hope to better predict which couples will have success with their fertility treatment.
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Who can take part
- Male partner is between 21–55 years old and has low sperm count or poor movement (male factor infertility)
- Female partner (if using own eggs) is between 21–35 years old; if using donor eggs, recipient must be 21–35
- Sperm sample has at least 2 million moving sperm per milliliter and at least 1.2 mL volume
- You have not had sperm DNA fragmentation testing done before
- You can abstain from ejaculation for 2–3 days before the ICSI procedure
- No severe male infertility (no sperm present), uncontrolled diabetes, or recent antioxidant supplements (past 6 months)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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