Advancing age affects male fertility not only through hormonal decline but also through cumulative genetic damage in germ cells. Increased sperm DNA fragmentation and epigenetic alterations are associated with delayed conception and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Although men retain reproductive potential longer than women, paternal age has been linked to increased risks of miscarriage and certain developmental disorders in offspring.
Understanding age-related reproductive risks allows informed family planning and highlights the importance erotic of fertility evaluation in older prospective fathers.
Leave a Reply