Sperm DNA Fragmentation

[loc]

We turned out not to be having immune caused implantation failures, but severe sperm dna implantation failures. All that wasted ivig...

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[LynnUS]

Very interesting, I've not heard of this. Sorry you've wasted your time and $$ on IVIg.
The good news is you now have an accurate dx and hopefully you can move forward from here and reach your dream soon.

Wishing you all the best!

Lynn

[MashaND]

HI LOc,
Your post sounds promising. I hope there is a tx for it and it will help.
I wonder how did they (doctors or yourself?) came up with it? Is it testable only during IVF procedure. I don't know your story very much but you mentioned IVIg. I wonder why they did noit test for sperm DNA fragmentation in the beginning - and did any of the immune issues surface before?
Good luck
Masha

[MashaND]

Hi again,
I did some research. It is in fact very interesting! And, it can be corrected by vitamins and supplements! I hope your case is just due to environmental toxins (they probably gonna add selenium, zinc, Vit E, etc.). My advice also - see a naturopath for that - they specialize in antioxidants and that kind of stuff.
Last question. Where and how you get tested and how much was the test?
My husband might have a similar problem and this is why I am being so noisy. Good luck to you again.
M