This process involves a delicate immunological balance between mother and embryo, known as maternal-foetal dialogue. When certain clinical circumstances exist, such as repeated implantation failure or recurrent miscarriage, assessment in the field of reproductive immunology may be considered.
At Viamed Fertility Institute, we work in coordination with specialists to offer an individualised evaluation when the case requires it, always based on the available scientific evidence.
Reproductive immunology is the medical field that studies the relationship between the immune system and human reproduction.
During pregnancy, the embryo contains genetic information from both the mother and the father. This means that, from an immunological point of view, the maternal body must adapt in order to allow its development without compromising normal defence mechanisms.
For pregnancy to progress correctly, an appropriate interaction must be established between:
Embryo implantation is a complex process that requires coordinated interaction between the embryo and the endometrium.
During this initial stage, biological mechanisms related to the following must be activated:
In certain circumstances, alterations may exist in the immune response that could potentially interfere with this process.
The aim of reproductive immunology is to study these possible factors when there is a specific clinical indication, although this is a field in continuous scientific evolution and development.
It analyses the relationship between the immune system and the processes involved in embryo implantation and early pregnancy development.
No. Immunological assessment is reserved for specific cases and does not form part of the routine fertility study.
The immune system participates in mechanisms related to implantation and early pregnancy development, although each situation must be assessed professionally and individually.
It may be considered in situations such as repeated implantation failure, recurrent miscarriage or certain analytical alterations.
It is a medical area in continuous research and development, so clinical decisions must always be based on the available scientific evidence and on each patient’s characteristics.
