[A man's role in recurrent miscarriage in a spouse]

In a review article based on the published literature and their own research, the authors examine the role of a man in recurrent miscarriage and reproductive losses in a spouse. Detailed description is presented of the negative impact of elevated levels of sperm DNA fragmentation on the course of pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, on the occurrence of recurrent miscarriage or missed abortion, on the effectiveness of assisted reproductive technology (ART) programs. The etiology and pathogenesis of damage to sperm DNA are described. Outlined are positive effects of correcting adverse lifestyle factors, the role of varicocelectomy and antioxidant therapy, and advances in ART. The review specifies the role of different male karyotype abnormalities (translocations) in the pathogenesis of pregnancy loss. The implications of urologic surgery, preimplantation genetic diagnosis in solving this problem are discussed. New treatment strategies using correction of male disorders for couples with recurrent miscarriage are offered.