The Fertility Suite

To Test or Not to Test: Sperm DNA Fragmentation Explained with Sheena Lewis, Examen

Rachel Sherriff Season 1 Episode 2

Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.

0:00 | 42:34

Professor Sheena Lewis’ research has been focused on male infertility and in particular sperm DNA damage testing, where her goal has been to identify causes of and treatments for male infertility by developing novel biomarkers.

Sheena has published over 120 full papers plus book chapters and numerous reviews.    Her research has led to the formation of a University spin out company; Examen  marketing male fertility tests. She also has a strong commitment to public engagement with research and regularly communicates her group’s latest research findings through international TV, radio and online interviews.

Today we talk all about what sperm DNA fragmentation is, how it affects fertility and how to go about understanding whether this may be an issue for you.

Examen have recently launched semen analysis testing in Belfast. You can book your test and find out more about your fertility here. https://examenlab.com/book-a-semen-analysis-test-at-our-belfast-hub/ 

The Fertility Suite offers in person Fertility Acupuncture with the UK's top Fertility Acupuncturists at 6 UK clinics and 5 Affiliate Clinics. Find your nearest clinic here

We also work online to help you get the answers you need to help you have a healthy pregnancy 🩷 

We support: 

📍Couples who are struggling to concieve 

📍Couples suffering through miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss 

📍Couples undergoing Assisted Reproduction Techniques such as IVF

📍Anyone who wants answers and support on their road to a healthy pregnancy

Book a discovery call with us to find out more 💜

Find us on instagram @thefertility_suite