Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I would like to consult how to check for antisperm antibodies?Hello doctor, my best friend has been married for 2 years and hasn't been able to get pregnant. I heard that later, when she went to the hospital for a check-up, she was diagnosed with antisperm antibodies, which led to infertility. I want to know how to check for antisperm antibodies?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, antisperm antibodies are a complex pathological product that can affect both men and women, and their exact causes are not yet fully understood. For women, male sperm and semen are considered specific antigens. Upon contact with the bloodstream, they can trigger immune responses in both men and women, leading to the production of corresponding antibodies that hinder the combination of sperm and eggs, resulting in infertility. This condition can consume male sperm and obstruct the process of fertilization, causing infertility. It is important for you to promptly seek treatment at a formal infertility and subfertility specialty hospital, follow your doctor's advice, actively cooperate with the treatment, and avoid missing the optimal treatment window. We wish you good luck with your pregnancy.