Show Notes
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are joined by the wonderful Claire Mooney, andrologist, embryologist and founder of Fertility Solutions, a specialist male fertility clinic in Beaconsfield, Herts. Claire brings her wealth of knowledge to the table to discuss: What is sperm DNA fragmentation and how it can affect a man's fertility The importance of optimising sperm and how you may be able to avoid IVF with better sperm health Bacterial infections and how they harm sperm Treating coup...
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