Concurrent hyperprolactinemia and sperm autoimmunity in a man with secondary infertility

P J Fuller; H G Burger; H W Baker

doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)55163-2

Concurrent hyperprolactinemia and sperm autoimmunity in a man with secondary infertility

Fertil Steril. 1992 Jul;58(1):202-4. doi: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)55163-2.

Authors

P J Fuller¹, H G Burger, H W Baker

Affiliation

¹ Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

PMID: 1624008
DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)55163-2

Abstract

A case is presented of secondary infertility due to the concurrence of sperm autoimmunity and hyperprolactinemia. Treatment of his hyperprolactinemia with bromocriptine did not improve his fertility; however, concurrent treatment of both conditions resulted in improved semen quality, conception, and the birth of a healthy baby girl.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Autoantibodies / analysis
Autoantibodies / immunology
Autoimmune Diseases / complications*
Autoimmune Diseases / immunology
Humans
Hyperprolactinemia / complications*
Hyperprolactinemia / immunology
Infertility, Male / etiology*
Infertility, Male / immunology
Male
Spermatozoa / immunology*

Substances

Autoantibodies