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Effects of increased paternal age on sperm quality, reproductive outcome and associated epigenetic risks to offspring
17 Apr 2015
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Over the last decade, there has been a significant increase in average paternal age when the first child is conceived, either due to increased life expectancy, widespread use of contraception, late marriages and other factors. While the effect of maternal ageing on fertilization and reproduction is well known and several studies have shown that women over 35 years have a higher risk of infertility, pregnancy...
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