Patient's question:
Condition Description 1: Married for four years without pregnancy, tested positive for antisperm antibodies and anti-ovarian antibodies.Doctor's answer:
Hello, antisperm antibodies are a complex pathological product that can affect both men and women. The exact factors or causes have not yet been fully clarified. For men, sperm and seminal fluid are specific antigens for women. Upon contact with blood, they can trigger immune reactions in both men and women, leading to the production of corresponding antibodies that hinder sperm from fertilizing eggs, resulting in infertility.The treatment of antisperm antibodies aims to reduce the titer of antisperm antibodies in the body, or even eliminate them, allowing normal fertilization of sperm and eggs, leading to pregnancy and childbirth.
Western medical treatment methods include the use of condoms to prevent sperm from coming into contact with the female body, thereby preventing the formation of new antisperm antibodies and allowing existing antibodies to gradually disappear. This process is relatively lengthy, typically taking at least six months. Additionally, oral administration of low-dose corticosteroid hormones, such as prednisone, dexamethasone, or methylprednisolone, can be used to suppress immune reactions. This usually requires continuous use for three months or longer.
In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has accumulated extensive experience in treating immunological infertility through clinical exploration and summarization, demonstrating certain advantages. Common TCM treatment methods for immunological infertility include nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys, clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation to remove stasis, draining dampness and resolving turbidity, and strengthening the spleen to eliminate phlegm, among others. These treatments primarily rely on oral medications, are simple and easy to implement, and do not cause the long-term side effects associated with hormone use. They are safe, effective, and can shorten the treatment duration.
Wishing you good health.