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Can dna fragmentation in sperm cause early miscarriages like a blighted ovum or a missed miscarriage? can sperm that appears normal have fragmentation

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Yes ?: The answer is yes, since many things can cause a miscarriage. But in general that test is not very reliable. Really investigational.

Answered 7/8/2018

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