Patient's question:
Can anti-sperm antibodies definitely prevent pregnancy? If pregnancy occurs by chance, will it affect the child?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 been fully clarified. The sperm and seminal fluid of men 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 the combination of sperm and eggs, resulting in infertility. The aforementioned conditions belong to immunological infertility. Female patients with positive antisperm antibodies often have a history of reproductive system inflammation such as endometritis, vaginitis, and tubulitis before the onset of the disease, which is particularly common in cases of tubal obstruction infertility. These patients often have a history of sexual intercourse during menstruation, postpartum lochia, or abnormal vaginal bleeding. Even if they have the opportunity to conceive, the fertilized egg may be affected by the disease or weakened, making it highly susceptible to atrophy or death during the embryonic stage, leading to spontaneous abortion. It is recommended that you seek treatment before considering conception. Wishing you good health!