Anti-sperm antibodies

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Anti-sperm antibodies

Description

Anti-sperm antibodies (ASA) is a lab measurement, not a disease.

In men, ASA is an autoimmune condition that is suspected to be caused when injury or disease to the prostate or testicles leads to an immune response that seeks to repair the damage. In the process of repair, the immune system mistakenly identifies sperm as foreign cells and the immune system creates antibodies to attack the sperm.

In women, ASA is an allergic response that can be an immunologic cause of infertility.

ASA is not a concern except for people trying to conceive.

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