What are the effects of chemotherapy and radiation on sperm health?
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are known to have detrimental effects on sperm health. Chemotherapy drugs target rapidly dividing cells, which unfortunately includes spermatogenic cells in the testes. This can lead to spermatogenesis arrest, temporary or permanent infertility, and DNA damage in sperm. Radiation therapy, particularly when targeted near the reproductive organs, can cause similar adverse effects, including reduced sperm count and motility.
