What is Reproductive Immunology?
Reproductive immunology is a specialised field that examines the connection between the immune system and reproductive health, particularly focusing on conception and pregnancy. It seeks to understand how the reproductive immune system adapts to support a healthy pregnancy.
How Dr. Vidya Can Help
At Apex Reproductive Healthcare Ltd in London, Dr. Vidya Seshadri offers advanced reproductive immunology treatment to identify immune factors that may be causing infertility or pregnancy complications. This expertise in reproductive immunology treatment* allows for targeted care, designed to address unique challenges in conception and pregnancy.
For those facing recurrent pregnancy loss or immune-related fertility challenges, Dr. Vidya offers a specialised approach to support conception and healthy pregnancy. She combines advanced immunology assessments and tailored therapies to address immune factors impacting fertility, providing compassionate, personalised care for each individual or couple's unique journey.
* reproductive immunology & immunotherapy are not evidence-based
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Diagnostic Tests
Reproductive immunologists may perform various diagnostic tests to evaluate immune factors contributing to pregnancy loss or recurrent IVF failures. These include tests for autoantibodies, cytokine levels, or natural killer cell activity. These tests are not evidence-based.
Immunomodulatory Therapies
These therapies (* not evidence-based) are designed to regulate the immune system's response during fertility treatments, pregnancy, or related reproductive health issues. These therapies may be used to address conditions such as recurrent pregnancy loss or implantation failure during in vitro fertilisation (IVF).
Some of the immunomodulatory therapies are:
Intralipids
Immunomodulators like intralipids (a fat emulsion that supports embryo retention) help make the uterus more receptive for pregnancy.
Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) Therapy
This involves administering concentrated antibodies obtained from blood donors to modulate the immune response, potentially reducing inflammation and improving pregnancy outcomes.
Corticosteroid Therapy
Corticosteroids may be prescribed to suppress immune activity and reduce inflammation, particularly in cases of autoimmune-related infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss.
Immune-Enhancing Supplements
Certain supplements, such as vitamin D or omega-3 fatty acids, may have immunomodulatory effects and could be recommended to support reproductive health.
Dr. Vidya Seshadri and her team provide personalised reproductive immunology treatments, tailored to each patient’s unique immune-related fertility concerns. Apex Reproductive Healthcare offers a comprehensive approach to overcoming fertility challenges and supporting successful pregnancies.
