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Sperm DNA damage is associated with an increased risk of pregnancy loss after IVF and ICSI: systematic review and meta-analysis

Human Reproduction · 2008 · Vol. 23(12) · pp. 2663–2668
Armand ZiniJason BomanÉric BelzileAntonio Ciampi

Abstract

In conclusion, sperm DNA damage is associated with a significantly increased risk of pregnancy loss after IVF and ICSI. These data provide a clinical indication for the evaluation of sperm DNA damage prior to IVF or ICSI and a rationale for further investigating the association between sperm DNA damage and pregnancy loss.

Sperm and Testicular FunctionReproductive Biology and FertilityReproductive Health and TechnologiesPregnancyIntracytoplasmic sperm injectionGynecologyAndrologyMedicineObstetricsSpermIn vitro fertilisationBiologyGenetics

MeSH terms

Abortion, SpontaneousDNA DamageFemaleFertilization in VitroHumansMalePregnancyPregnancy OutcomeSpermatozoaOdds RatioTreatment OutcomeSperm Injections, Intracytoplasmic
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