Therapy of immunologic infertility

Acta Eur Fertil. 1991 May-Jun;22(3):139-45.

Abstract

Infertility afflicts 10-15% of the couples and the incidence is progressively increasing. There are many possible causes for infertility, but immunological factors are among the most recently proposed causes. Once have ascertained that couple's infertility problem is due to sperm antibodies, the next obvious step is to attempt some form of therapy. In this paper we review the various classic and up-to-date methods of management of immunologic infertility.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro
  • Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
  • Humans
  • Infertility / immunology*
  • Infertility / therapy*
  • Insemination, Artificial
  • Male
  • Spermatozoa / immunology

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones