Spermatozoa autoimmunityN46.x

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Antibody formation against the body's own spermatozoa after the spermatozoa have passed from the seminal ducts into the surrounding tissue. In ejaculate, a distinction is made between head-head agglutination, tail-tail agglutination and head-tail agglutination of the spermatozoa. Occurrence after genital trauma, occlusive aspermia.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Suppression of spermiogenesis by administration of testosterone, can lead to the elimination of antibodies. Immunosuppression with glucocorticoids, e.g. prednisolone (e.g. Decortin H 60 mg/day over a longer period of time).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020