DNA FRAGMENTATION
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DNA fragmentation is the cleavage in one or both strands of sperm chromosome DNA. When this happens we may have unexplained conception (with normal sperm count) or miscarriages.
Normal DNA fragmentation values are up to 25%. Factors responsible for increased DNA fragmentation include infections, smoking, exposure to environmental pollutants, advanced age, varicocele, recent episodes of high fever, and conditions predisposing to elevated testicular temperature (eg, laptops between legs) .
To improve DNA fragmentation values, we recommend a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, taking antioxidant supplements, vitamins C, E, coenzyme Q 10, carnitine, selenium, zinc, folic acid, smoking cessation, cure for infections. Screening for sperm DNA fragmentation is done just like sperm count (with simple sperm production by the man).
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