@liverpool_acupuncture: Male factors now contributes to 40-50% of fertility challenges. It is SO important to assess both partners early on in the process. 🧬 Why a normal sperm test doesn’t always mean everything is OK… For years, male fertility testing focused on three things: ✅ Sperm count ✅ Sperm motility (how they swim) ✅ Sperm morphology (how they look) But here’s what we now know… A man can have a completely normal semen analysis and still have fertility challenges. That’s because a standard semen analysis doesn’t assess the quality of the DNA inside the sperm. 🧬 Think of it this way: 🚚 A semen analysis checks whether the delivery van looks good. 📦 A DNA fragmentation test checks whether the package inside arrived intact. High levels of DNA fragmentation have been linked to: ❌ Difficulty conceiving naturally ❌ Recurrent miscarriage ❌ Poor embryo development ❌ Failed IVF cycles ❌ Lower implantation rates This is one reason many fertility specialists now recommend DNA fragmentation testing for couples experiencing: 🔹 Unexplained infertility 🔹 Recurrent miscarriage 🔹 Failed IVF or embryo transfers 🔹 Poor embryo quality 🔹 Male partners aged 40+ If you’ve been told that the sperm test is “normal” but you’re still struggling to conceive, it may be worth asking whether DNA fragmentation testing could provide more answers. Fertility is a couple’s journey, and male fertility deserves just as much attention as female fertility. 💚 Have you ever heard of DNA fragmentation testing before? Let me know below ⬇️ #FertilityAcupuncture #MaleFertility #DNAFragmentation #TryingToConceive #TTCJourney
