{"id":6712,"date":"2026-07-03T07:56:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T07:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.institutofertilidadviamed.com\/hospital-santa-angela-de-la-cruz\/medical-specialities-at-ifv\/reproductive-immunology-and-fertility\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T09:32:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T09:32:24","slug":"reproductive-immunology-and-fertility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.institutofertilidadviamed.com\/hospital-santa-angela-de-la-cruz\/en\/medical-specialities-at-ifv\/reproductive-immunology-and-fertility\/","title":{"rendered":"Reproductive immunology and fertility"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Reproductive immunology and fertility<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFertility and pregnancy are complex processes involving numerous biological mechanisms. In addition to hormonal, genetic or anatomical factors, the immune system also plays an important role during the early stages of pregnancy. \n\nThe immune system’s main function is to protect the body against infections and external agents. However, during pregnancy a very particular phenomenon must occur: the maternal body must develop tolerance mechanisms that allow embryo implantation and development. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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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. <\/p>

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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is reproductive immunology?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Reproductive immunology is the medical field that studies the relationship between the immune system and human reproduction.<\/p>

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. <\/p>

For pregnancy to progress correctly, an appropriate interaction must be established between:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEarly placental development\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When may reproductive immunology assessment be recommended?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Relationship between immunology and embryo implantation<\/h2>

Embryo implantation is a complex process that requires coordinated interaction between the embryo and the endometrium.<\/p>

During this initial stage, biological mechanisms related to the following must be activated:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In certain circumstances, alterations may exist in the immune response that could potentially interfere with this process.<\/p>

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A field in constant research<\/h2>\nReproductive immunology is a discipline in continuous research and evolution. \n\nThere is currently growing scientific interest in better understanding the relationship between the immune system, embryo implantation and early pregnancy development. \n\nHowever, the available evidence continues to evolve and many lines of research remain under development. \n\nFor this reason, immunological assessment must always be carried out on an individual basis, avoiding generalisations and basing clinical decisions on current scientific evidence and on each patient’s characteristics.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat does reproductive immunology study?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

It analyses the relationship between the immune system and the processes involved in embryo implantation and early pregnancy development. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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No. Immunological assessment is reserved for specific cases and does not form part of the routine fertility study. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The immune system participates in mechanisms related to implantation and early pregnancy development, although each situation must be assessed professionally and individually. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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It may be considered in situations such as repeated implantation failure, recurrent miscarriage or certain analytical alterations. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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