Patient's question:
Female, already 30 years old this year, but has been dating her husband for many years and got married without getting pregnant. Now, after examination, it was found to be a problem with me, and I feel very distressed and self-blaming. Please ask: What are the effects of immunological infertility?Doctor's answer:
Autoimmune infertility is a relative concept, referring to the condition where autoimmune responses reduce fertility, temporarily causing infertility. Whether the infertility persists depends on the interaction between immunity and fertility. If immunity is stronger than fertility, infertility may recur; if fertility is stronger, early pregnancy may occur again. Infertility is often caused by multiple factors simultaneously, and autoimmune factors can either be the sole cause or coexist with other etiologies. Immune infertility refers to infertility caused by immune factors. Immune infertility accounts for 10-30% of infertility cases, including various types such as antisperm antibodies, anti-endometrial antibodies, anti-ovule antibodies, and other immune-related infertility conditions.