Infertility is often not a disease that only affects a specific gender between men and women, but rather a common problem for both men and women. Although not everyone has the same cause of infertility, overall there are still significant differences between them. The problem of infertility in males is mostly related to sperm. For example, sperm fragmentation rate is also a relatively troublesome sperm disease, so what is the reason for high sperm fragmentation rate? What to do if the sperm fragmentation rate is high?

1、 What is the reason for the high rate of sperm fragmentation?

There are three main reasons for the high fragmentation rate of sperm DNA: firstly, abnormal hormone levels, including a decrease in androgen levels and an increase in prolactin levels; The second is the infection of pathogenic microorganisms such as Mycoplasma and Chlamydia. It is the main cause of varicocele. Therefore, further examination is needed, including blood testing for sex hormone levels. If hormone levels are abnormal, take androgen supplements or take bromocriptine orally to reduce prolactin. If there is infection with chlamydia or mycoplasma, oral anti-inflammatory drugs such as azithromycin tablets should be taken continuously for two weeks. If diagnosed with varicocele by ultrasound, surgery is required. The high fragmentation of male sperm is a sign of poor sperm quality. It may be caused by a combination of factors such as orchitis and prostate varices. It is recommended to check the male reproductive and urinary system to determine the cause.

2、 What to do if the sperm fragmentation rate is high?

What to do if the sperm fragmentation rate is too high? The DNA of sperm is a genetic material passed down from males to offspring, and must be intact in order for sperm to fertilize normally. Normal fertilization ability, embryo quality, and the health of the next generation must all involve intact DNA in the sperm nucleus. If the DNA breakage rate is high, it indicates poor integrity, and such men's fertility will decrease. The higher the DNA fragmentation rate, the more likely it is to lead to infertility and recurrent miscarriage. Research has shown that all unhealthy lifestyle habits such as smoking, alcoholism, staying up late, etc. can lead to high fragmentation rates, so such patients must stay away from harsh environments such as radiation, high temperatures, pollution, and radiation. In addition, antioxidant drugs such as vitamin E can be taken, and it is also necessary to treat infections and inflammation of the reproductive glands, which can reduce the rate of sperm fragmentation.

3、 Can high sperm fragmentation rate still lead to fertility?

For men, routine semen examination reveals a high rate of sperm fragmentation, indicating poor sperm quality. However, among these poor sperm, there are still good ones that can achieve normal fertility. Only the percentage of sperm is relatively low. If there is a normal pregnancy, it is usually normal sperm that first combines with the egg to form a fertilized egg, so the sperm will carry normal genetic information. Therefore, patients do not need to worry after pregnancy, as long as they undergo regular pregnancy tests, maintenance and treatment of teratogenicity or normal miscarriage, it usually does not have any impact. If there is abnormal binding between sperm and eggs, premature birth and miscarriage can occur during the normal pregnancy cycle. As long as the pregnant woman can maintain it until postpartum, the fetus born is still relatively healthy.

Overall, a high rate of sperm fragmentation is indeed a dangerous situation, especially for male friends who want to have children. Sperm fragmentation can greatly reduce the overall success rate of fertility. If you want to avoid this disease, it is recommended to use assisted reproductive methods such as artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization to be the safest!