Concurrent hyperprolactinemia and sperm autoimmunity in a man with secondary infertility

Fertil Steril. 1992 Jul;58(1):202-4. doi: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)55163-2.

Abstract

A case is presented of secondary infertility due to the concurrence of sperm autoimmunity and hyperprolactinemia. Treatment of his hyperprolactinemia with bromocriptine did not improve his fertility; however, concurrent treatment of both conditions resulted in improved semen quality, conception, and the birth of a healthy baby girl.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Autoantibodies / analysis
  • Autoantibodies / immunology
  • Autoimmune Diseases / complications*
  • Autoimmune Diseases / immunology
  • Humans
  • Hyperprolactinemia / complications*
  • Hyperprolactinemia / immunology
  • Infertility, Male / etiology*
  • Infertility, Male / immunology
  • Male
  • Spermatozoa / immunology*

Substances

  • Autoantibodies