Anti-sperm antibody positive and pregnant

Antisperm antibodies are a relatively complex pathological product that can occur in both men and women. If the anti-sperm antibodies are positive, the chance of pregnancy is very low, which will cause serious interference to both parties. Therefore, both male and female patients need timely treatment and conditioning to have a chance of recovery.

What are anti-sperm antibodies?

Antisperm antibodies (AsAb) are a complex pathological product that can occur in both men and women, and its exact cause is not yet fully understood. Men's sperm and seminal plasma are both specific antigens for women. Once they come into contact with blood, both men and women can cause an immune response and produce corresponding antibodies, which hinder the combination of sperm and egg and cause infertility.

Can I get pregnant if I have positive anti-sperm antibodies?

In men, the main manifestations are decreased sperm quality, reduced vitality, substandard motility, and even the appearance of a large number of deformed sperm, causing some seemingly strong men to lose their normal reproductive ability without knowing it, although they feel very surprised and helpless. In women, since AsAb has the functions of killing, phagocytizing, agglutinating and braking sperm, the combination of sperm and egg often suffers a fatal "frustration". It can be said that "one yang" is the only thing blocking all sperms, and sperm are deterred from entering the female reproductive tract. Normal fertilization will not occur and there will be rejection reaction to sperm. Even if pregnancy occurs, it will often lead to miscarriage and premature birth, which will seriously interfere with fertility. Since fertility is an important issue, if anti-sperm antibodies are positive, you need to actively cooperate with the doctor to start treatment.

What should I do if I get pregnant with positive anti-sperm antibodies?

Some patients have positive anti-sperm antibodies and their pregnancy rate is very low, but it is not impossible. Although positive anti-sperm antibodies are a common immune factor causing infertility, having such antibodies will not affect the normal development of the embryo if you are already pregnant. Regular and comprehensive prenatal examinations can help you understand the development of the fetus and your own health status in a timely manner, pay attention to a reasonable and balanced nutrition, prevent infection, and maintain a good mood.

From the above introduction, we can know the definition of antisperm antibodies and that its presence will affect pregnancy. However, patients with positive antisperm antibodies are not incapable of pregnancy, but the chance of conception is relatively low. There are also many patients who conceive naturally. For this case, it is recommended to do a good prenatal check-up so that the problem can be discovered and solved in time.