Antioxidant Therapy

The therapeutic use of antioxidant compounds to reduce oxidative stress in both male and female reproductive contexts. In males, antioxidants (vitamin C, E, CoQ10, zinc, selenium, L-carnitine, N-acetylcysteine) reduce sperm DNA fragmentation and improve sperm parameters. In females, antioxidants support oocyte quality, reduce endometriosis-related oxidative damage, and may support embryo development.2219

Sources

  1. Sperm DNA Fragmentation: causes, evaluation and management in male infertility. . PMC
  2. The Role of Sperm DNA Fragmentation in the Evaluation of the Male Factor. . SSMR

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