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Monday, June 27, 2011

Male Infertility: Passed on From Father to Son



Intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a relatively new infertility treatment designed to help couples with a male infertility factor.

Male factors account for 30 percent of infertility cases in the world, and unfortunately, scientists can't seem to pinpoint the exact cause.

Their latest theory is that male infertility problems are rooted in DNA, and today, infertility specialists fear that this condition can be passed down to future generations. 

The first ICSI baby was born in 1992, which means that the pioneer group of babies is now entering into the teen years. This will be the first opportunity for infertility specialists to see if there are any genetic consequences to ICSI and male infertility.

To learn more, read the rest of the article: Could Male Infertility be Passed from Father to Son

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