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Sperm DNA Fragmentation and More Male Factor Issues

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Welcome to today's episode of The Holistic Fertility Show, where we explore key insights into fertility and reproductive health.

Today, we're talking about sperm DNA fragmentation—a hidden factor in male infertility that standard semen tests often miss.

Even with normal sperm count, motility, and morphology, damaged DNA in sperm (from oxidative stress, age, lifestyle, varicocele, or toxins) can lead to lower fertilization rates, poorer embryo quality, higher miscarriage risk, and reduced IVF/ICSI success.

We'll cover causes, testing methods…

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