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A genital tract infection can lead to the development of sperm busters known as antisperm antibodies.
A Baby at Last! Mark L. Fuerst 2010
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Once exposed, sperm trigger the formation of antisperm antibodies which hamper their ability to swim and fertilize an egg.
Surprising Causes of Male Infertility Melinda Beck 2011
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However, antisperm antibodies can arise when the genital infection overrides the protective power of the seminal fluid.
A Baby at Last! Mark L. Fuerst 2010
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Then her antisperm antibodies can impede sperm and prevent fertilization.
A Baby at Last! Mark L. Fuerst 2010
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Men with cystic fibrosis, whose sperm-carrying tubes are missing, may also develop antisperm antibodies.
A Baby at Last! Mark L. Fuerst 2010
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Twisting of the testicles, called torsion, can damage them and lead to antisperm antibody production.
A Baby at Last! Mark L. Fuerst 2010
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Where the antisperm antibodies are located in the body and how many there are determine how damaging they may be.
A Baby at Last! Mark L. Fuerst 2010
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Also, antisperm antibodies on sperm can activate the immune system in the female genital tract and increase the likelihood that a woman will produce antisperm antibodies.
A Baby at Last! Mark L. Fuerst 2010
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Although some studies have suggested that antisperm antibodies may be a cause of repeated miscarriages, this association is a tenuous one.
A Baby at Last! Mark L. Fuerst 2010
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In fact, about 5 percent of infertility is related to antisperm antibodies.
A Baby at Last! Mark L. Fuerst 2010
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