DNA Fragmentation Test for Sperm in London, UK

Like with most body cells, sperm cells can be damaged by certain lifestyle and external factors. Smoking, scrotal heat exposure, varicocele (enlarged veins around the testicles), along with chronic infection, poor diet, stress, alcohol and increasing age can all affect sperm quality. Sperm contains DNA, which is the genetic material required to be passed on to the egg for a healthy embryo to develop.

This genetic material may become damaged leading to what is called DNA fragmentation. It is thought that high DNA fragmentation may account for a number of cases of unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriage and failed IVF cycles. That is why we sometimes recommend testing for this in order to check for the integrity of the sperm’s genetic material.

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Normal opening hours until 22nd and then please see below.

22nd December – 0830 until 1700 the phones will be open as normal. The clinic is open 0830 until 1700.
23rd December – Unit is closed
24th December – Unit is closed
25th December – Unit is closed
26th December – Unit is closed
27th December – 0830 until 1700 the phones will be open as normal. The clinic is open 0830 until 1730.
28th December – 0830 until 1700 the phones will be open as normal. The clinic is open 0830 until 1730.
29th December – 0830 until 1700 the phones will be open as normal. The clinic is open 0830 until 1730.
30th December – Unit is closed
31st December – Unit is closed
1st January – Unit is closed
2nd January – 0830 until 1700 the phones will be open as normal. The clinic is open 0830 until 1730.

Normal opening hours after 2nd January.

DNA fragmentation test for sperm