In this session, Laura Carter-Penman reveals how digital health solutions are transforming male fertility support and why understanding sperm DNA damage is critical for better outcomes.
Key Insights & Terminology
- Men significantly under-engage with fertility and health services due to stigma and lack of awareness.
- Digital support (Peppy) effectively bridges gaps by offering confidential, specialist-led guidance.
- Male fertility is closely linked to mental health, lifestyle, workplace stress, and overall wellbeing.
- Sperm DNA fragmentation is a critical but often overlooked factor in conception outcomes.
- Clinicians should integrate SDF testing earlier in the patient journey to guide personalised care.
- EXAMEN’s EXACT and EXTEND tests offer unique, ISO-accredited insight at different depth levels.
Key Terminology:
- Sperm DNA Fragmentation (SDF)
- Double-Strand DNA Breaks (dsSDF)
- Digital Fertility Support Pathway
- Male Engagement Behaviour
- Clinical Coaching & Specialist Access
- Fertility Treatment Stress
- ISO-accredited diagnostic testing
- Lifestyle impact on sperm health
- Proactive male fertility screening
- Recurrent miscarriage risk factors
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Guest Speaker
Laura Carter-Penman, Deputy Director of Fertility and Women’s Health at Peppy Health
Laura qualified as a nurse at the University of East Anglia in 1996 and has worked in various NHS and private health care settings, before establishing her fertility knowledge at the world’s 1st IVF clinic, Bourn Hall.
She is the current Chair and secretary of SING (Senior Infertility Nurse Group) providing peer support to lead nurses across the UK and Ireland. As part of this role, Laura works closely with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) on publications and sits on various committees including the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) add-ons Group.
Laura is passionate about nurse education and empowering nurses, she regularly presents and chairs national conferences and has taken part in radio broadcasts including BBC’s The Naked Scientist.
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