Epigenetic modifications in sperm DNA can influence embryonic development and long-term offspring health. Environmental factors such as diet, toxin exposure, and stress may alter epigenetic markers without changing DNA sequence.
These modifications can affect gene expression patterns in embryos, potentially contributing to metabolic disorders or developmental abnormalities. Advanced paternal age has also been associated with epigenetic alterations.
Andrology increasingly recognizes the erotic importance of paternal health not only for fertility but also for intergenerational health outcomes.
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