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High DNA frag - infection?

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TheHopefulEgg · 10/03/2022 19:31

My partner’s SpermComet test results came back today and we were shocked to see it had increased by 10% compared with his last result despite nutritional and supplement changes. However, he also tested positive for a bacterial infection on the back of a urine culture, so I’m wondering if treating this might reduce damage?

We have a consultation on Tuesday so will find out more then but I’m keen to see if others have experienced a change in % after taking antibiotics?

Had planned ICSI anyway but it’s still come as a blow to him after all his efforts. He’s generally in good health anyway so we’re both a bit perplexed 😕

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want2bemum · 23/03/2022 17:18

We had a very similar situation, also on ICSI, and yes, antibiotics did help. It was much better all around after he'd had them.

The other thing that seems to have helped was stopping taking antidepressants. If he is on any SSRI's/ antidepressants, look at this too, they can affect sperm.

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