Antibodies are immunoglobulin, a protein part of the immune system that attacks foreign substances. Anti-sperm antibodies are particularly IgA and IgG and are formed particularly against sperm antigens. Due to this, sperm motility is affected in the female genital tract and involves the implantation process.
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Can masturbation with urethritis symptoms lead to the formation of anti-sperm antibodies?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25-year-old male, never been sexually active. I have had urethritis or balanitis symptoms for two months now. It started after a new soap got in my urethra. It has been very uncomfortable. I had three urinalysis (first void and clean catch). All came back negative for everything. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fertility and infection are two different things, and no need to worry about fertility if you got an infection. Regarding anti-sperm antibodies, it is rare, and you do not need to worry about it. It comes with testicular trauma or torsion. If untreated, then sperms conta... Read Full »
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