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Atopy in couples with unexplained infertility.

R F Harrison1, A Unwin

  • 1Trinity College, St. James's Hospital, Dublin Ireland.

British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
|February 1, 1989
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Unexplained infertility may be linked to atopy, a tendency toward allergic conditions. Infertile couples showed higher immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels, suggesting a potential connection between allergies and fertility issues.

Area of Science:

  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Atopy, a predisposition to allergic diseases, is a growing health concern.
  • Unexplained infertility affects a significant number of couples seeking reproductive assistance.
  • The potential link between atopy and fertility has not been extensively studied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the association between proneness to atopy and unexplained infertility.
  • To compare atopy markers in infertile couples versus fertile controls.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory study involving couples with unexplained infertility and a control group of recently-parenthood couples.
  • Assessment of atopy using specific allergen history, allergen skin testing, and plasma immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels.

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Main Results:

  • At least one positive atopy assessment was observed in 29/47 infertile couples and 52/103 controls.
  • Elevated plasma IgE levels were significantly more prevalent in infertile couples compared to controls.
  • All three atopy assessments were positive in a small number of participants from both groups.

Conclusions:

  • Raised IgE levels are significantly more common in couples experiencing unexplained infertility.
  • These findings suggest a potential association between atopy and unexplained infertility, warranting further investigation.