Sperm dna damage and icsi success
Part of Genetic & congenital, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how much DNA damage in sperm affects the success of a fertility treatment called ICSI (injecting a single sperm directly into an egg). By checking the sperm's DNA before the procedure, the researchers hope to find better ways to help couples achieve a pregnancy.
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Who can take part
- You are a man between 21 and 55 years old and will be having ICSI treatment for male fertility problems.
- The woman whose eggs are being used (the partner or the egg donor) must be between 21 and 35 years old.
- Your sperm sample needs to have at least 2 million moving sperm per milliliter and a volume of at least 1.2 milliliters.
- You have not had a sperm DNA damage test before.
- You can wait 2 to 3 days without ejaculating before providing your sample.
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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