Low human sperm motility coexists with sperm nuclear DNA damage and oxidative stress in semen

Abstract

Poor human sperm motility coexisted with low basic sperm quality. Sperm DNA damage and oxidative stress in semen were much more frequent in asthenozoospermia. These abnormalities can decrease the sperm fertilizing capability under both natural and medically assisted reproduction conditions. Thus, in asthenozoospermia, the evaluation of sperm chromatin status and oxidation-reduction potential in semen is justified and inevitable, and the appropriate antioxidant therapy can be suggested.