Male Infertility and Immune System
Infertility may be becoming more of a man’s than a woman’s problem, both were level pegging - 40% of cases linked to men, 40% to women and 20% to joint problems. How much of a certain immune system protein a man’s semen contains could determine whether or not he can have children. Important issues related to the evaluation of the male factor include the most appropriate time for the male evaluation, the most efficient format for a comprehensive male exam, and definition of rationale and effective medical and surgical regimens in the treatment of these disorders.
The researchers found that the infertile men had MIF levels that were either too high or too low. Those who had no problems conceiving had levels that were just right. Identified more than 40 years ago, MIF plays an important role in the immune system by promoting inflammation. Read more!
