Sperm DNA fragmentation occurs due to elevated levels of oxidative stress, which damages spermatozoa. The following are the most common causes:
- Too high scrotal temperature
- Seminal infections
- Air pollution
- Smoking
- Advanced age
Read the full article on: Sperm DNA Fragmentation – Causes & Effect on Fertility ( 33).
By Blanca Paraíso M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Leonor Ortega López B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Romina Packan (invitra staff).
Last Update: 06/26/2018