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It is time to stop ignoring male fertility Gedis Grudzinskas UK. www.grudzinskas.co.uk. Are these sperm all normal ?. Externally or internally produced reactive oxygen species. Default in apoptosis process. Aitken 2004, Kelton Tremellen , 2008. Origins of DNA damage in the spermatozoa.
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It is time to stop ignoring male fertility Gedis Grudzinskas UK www.grudzinskas.co.uk
Externally or internally produced reactive oxygen species Default in apoptosis process Aitken 2004, KeltonTremellen, 2008 Origins of DNA damage in the spermatozoa
Sterility as a social problem How has the modern woman responded to the liberties afforded by choice in our progressive societies? They have done so by becoming engaged fully in the workplace, become a more potent force in commerce and government but also delayed age at marriage, pregnancy and motherhood.
Modified natural cycle IVF Natural cycle IVF
It is time to stop ignoring male fertility Fewer oocytes: Minimal stimulation/natural cycle IVF Delayed age at pregnancy and motherhood.
It is time to stop ignoring male fertility Fewer oocytes: Failed fertilisation Embryonic arrest No implantation Repeated IVF failure
It is time to stop ignoring male fertility • Life style 2) Trauma 3) Preventative maintenance: anti-oxidants 4)Counselling 5)AOB
It is time to stop ignoring male fertility Life style Weight Cigarettes Alcohol Drugs
Externally or internally produced reactive oxygen species Default in apoptosis process Aitken 2004, KeltonTremellen, 2008 Origins of DNA damage in the spermatozoa
It is time to stop ignoring male fertility Trauma Sauna Bicycle riding
It is time to stop ignoring male fertility 1) Preventative maintenance: anti-oxidants
It is time to stop ignoring male fertilityCounselling http://www.mensfe.net/
Society and advances in ART Solution is not more women in government or elsewhere behaving like men !!!!!! Changing behaviour of men after 7 years of age is not possible Change attitudes in society ? How
It is time to stop ignoring male fertility Gedis Grudzinskas UK www.grudzinskas.co.uk