Father’s genes ensure good fertility and heathly baby

A new study published in the journal Nature has found that the father plays an active role in ensuring good fertility and a healthy baby. Genes packaged in a special way within the sperm may promote the development of a healthy foetus. This also raises the possibility that factors such as age, health and lifestyle which can damage DNA and genomes may affect fertility. There is hope that this new research may give rise to a new clinical diagnostic test in the future which will help give more information to men and couples who are trying to conceive.

Fertility services are usually geared towards women in the UK. Even when there is a sperm issue many clinics keep notes and address correspondence to the female in the partnership. This can make the man feel even less visible and redundant. Women centered fertility services encourage men to keep silent about their fertility and feelings of  isolation are common amongst men. This adds to the stigma that they can feel about having a sperm fertility issue.

Any research exploring the role of the male in fertility is to be encouraged and hopefully, future tests and advice for men will encourage clinics and couples to feel fertility is a shared issue.

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