Patient's question:
Which hospital is good for treating infertility in Chongqing? 7 years of marriage without pregnancy, what are the anti-sperm antibodies?Doctor's answer:
Antisperm antibodies (AsAb) are a complex pathological product that can affect both men and women, and their exact causes or etiology remain unclear. For men, sperm and seminal fluid are specific antigens for women. 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. The goal of treating immunological infertility is to reduce the titer of antisperm antibodies in the body, even eliminating them, allowing normal fertilization and conception.Western medical treatment methods include using condoms to prevent sperm from contacting the female, thereby avoiding the production of new antisperm antibodies and allowing existing antibodies to gradually disappear. This process is relatively lengthy, typically taking at least six months. Additionally, oral low-dose corticosteroid hormones can be administered to suppress immune responses, such as prednisone, dexamethasone, or methylprednisolone, usually requiring continuous use for more than three months.
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 stagnation, draining dampness and clarifying turbidity, and strengthening the spleen to eliminate phlegm. These treatments primarily rely on oral medications, are simple and easy to implement, and lack the long-term side effects of hormone use, making them safe and effective while shortening the treatment duration.
Therefore, TCM holds great promise in treating immunological infertility and should be further summarized and improved.