When standard fertility treatments aren't enough, immunotherapy may offer new hope by addressing immune system factors that can affect conception and pregnancy.
Schedule Your ConsultationSome couples have difficulty conceiving even after all standard fertility treatments. In certain cases, the immune system may play a role. This section explains how the immune system can affect fertility and how specific treatments—known as immunotherapies—may help.
The immune system protects us from infections, but in some women, it may react to the embryo or interfere with implantation. This may happen in cases of recurrent miscarriage or repeated IVF failure.
Can prevent implantation by treating the embryo as a foreign threat
Protects without interfering with pregnancy - the ideal state
Can increase susceptibility to infection
Your body's immune balance is crucial — too much activity can prevent implantation, while too little can allow infection.
Visual: Diagram of immune cells near the uterine lining
Immunotherapy is usually considered only in special cases, such as:
It's not for everyone — it's most useful when standard investigations are normal, but immune imbalance is suspected.
Suppress overactive immune responses to reduce inflammation and help embryo implantation.
Fat-based intravenous solution believed to help reduce NK cell activity and regulate immune function.
Contains antibodies from donor plasma to modulate immune response and improve maternal-embryo tolerance.
Improve blood flow and may help with clotting-related issues that can affect implantation.
Experimental treatment involving injection of partner's white blood cells to improve immune tolerance (rarely used).
Goal of These Treatments: To calm the immune system's overreaction and support embryo implantation.
According to the latest ASRM and ESHRE guidelines:
Our Approach: We use immunotherapy only when carefully indicated, based on your history and test results.
In properly selected patients, immunotherapy may:
Better chances of embryo successfully attaching to the uterus
Lower likelihood of pregnancy loss after successful implantation
Better acceptance between mother and embryo
Note: These benefits are not guaranteed and vary between individuals.
Every treatment has potential side effects. That's why we always weigh risks against possible benefits before proceeding.
| Treatment | Possible Side Effects |
|---|---|
| Steroids | Weight gain, mood changes, glucose intolerance |
| IVIG | Rare allergic reaction, high cost |
| Intralipid | Rare allergic reaction, limited data |
| LIT | Infection risk |
No two patients are the same. We design individual treatment plans after:
Ruling out anatomical, genetic, and hormonal causes first
Assessing immune and clotting factors when appropriate
Understanding your comfort level and treatment goals
Our Goal: To make your fertility journey safer, evidence-based, and as stress-free as possible.
We understand this can be complex. Please feel free to ask questions — your comfort and understanding are our priority.
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