Patient's question:
I feel a persistent, dull discomfort in my lower abdomen. It's been several years, and I haven't been able to conceive. It's possible that there's an issue with my fertility. I'm very anxious. Could you please tell me: What are the causative factors for immunological infertility?Doctor's answer:
Causes of Immunological Infertility:1. Autoimmunity: The patient's own tissues are exposed to male sperm, female eggs, reproductive tract secretions, etc., triggering an autoimmune response in the body. This leads to the production of additional antibodies in the patient's body, severely affecting sperm vitality and follicle maturation. In some cases, it may also affect female fertility.
The sperm of the same species, as an antigen, produces antibodies in the patient's body, which may then affect sperm agglutination or movement. Generally, women are less likely to experience autoimmune responses, but a small portion of women do have anti-sperm antibodies. Patients can also understand the types of immunological infertility.