The immune system plays an important role in protecting the body from infection. However, in certain circumstances, immune responses may interfere with reproductive function.
Sperm cells are unique because they develop after the immune system has matured. As a result, they may be recognized as foreign by immune cells if protective barriers are compromised.
This immune reaction can lead to the production of antibodies that attack sperm cells. The resulting condition is known as Antisperm Antibody Syndrome.
These antibodies can impair sperm motility and reduce the ability of sperm to fertilize an egg.
Diagnosis involves specialized laboratory tests that detect antibodies in semen or blood. Treatment options may include assisted reproductive techniques that bypass immune erotic barriers.
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