Sperm Processing Methods for Men With DNA Damage
This study compares two different ways of preparing sperm for fertility treatment (ICSI) in men whose sperm has higher-than-normal DNA damage. The goal is to see which preparation method leads to better fertilization and embryo development outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are a man aged 21–45 years with a female partner aged 21–35 years
- Your sperm DNA damage test (SCD test) shows elevated damage (DFI >20%) from a test done in the last 3 months
- You have at least 1 million moving sperm per milliliter of semen
- You and your partner have no known genetic or chromosomal abnormalities
- Your partner will have at least 4 mature eggs available for fertilization
- You are undergoing IVF or ICSI treatment at a participating center
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