NewsFeed
Headlines ASRM ESHRE FIGO ACOG Fertility and Sterility PCOS
October, 2026
October 2026
M T W T F S S
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031  
Understanding the Impact of Antisperm Antibodies on Fertility – Fertility Plus
institutobernabeu.com
Aug 7, 2026, 17:04

Understanding the Impact of Antisperm Antibodies on Fertility – Fertility Plus

Fertility Plus shared on LinkedIn:

“Understanding the impact of antisperm antibodies on fertility is crucial!

Our immune system can inadvertently interfere with fertilization by producing IgA and IgG antibodies that bind to sperm.

This graphic illustrates how this process affects sperm functionality, leading to:

  • Decreased progressive motility and agglutination
  • Impaired cervical mucus penetration
  • Reduced zona pellucida binding
  • Interference with sperm-oolemma fusion

The MAR test highlights the link between these antibodies and diagnostics, showing how a high percentage of bound motile sperm (over 50%) could indicate a significant immunological male factor. Remember, this should always be assessed in the context of the couple’s age, duration of infertility, and treatment plans.

Stay informed about your reproductive health! ”

Title: Anti-sperm antibodies detection by a modified MAR test: Towards a better definition of its indications

Authors: Nicolas Gatimel, Jessika Moreau, François Isus, Nathalie Moinard, Jean Parinaud, Roger D. Leandri

You can read the Full Article in Reproductive BioMedicine Online.

Understanding the Impact of Antisperm Antibodies on Fertility – Fertility Plus

Title: Antisperm antibodies: etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment

Authors: Setu Mazumdar, Adam S Levine

You can read the Full Article in Fertility and Sterility.

Understanding the Impact of Antisperm Antibodies on Fertility – Fertility Plus

Stay informed with the latest updates in fertility and reproductive medicine on Fertility News.

Adam S Levine antisperm antibodies European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fertility Fertility and Sterility Fertility News Fertility Plus fertilization François Isus Jean Parinaud Jessika Moreau MAR test Nathalie Moinard Nicolas Gatimel Reproductive Biology reproductive health Reproductive Medicine Roger D. Leandri Setu Mazumdar
NewsFeed