Introduction: Reproductive immunology: checkered past and bright future

Fertil Steril. 2016 Sep 1;106(3):497-8. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.07.1090. Epub 2016 Aug 3.

Abstract

The immune system plays a critical role in pregnancy establishment and maintenance, but application of immunological principles to the treatment of infertility and pregnancy loss has had a checkered past. Improving knowledge in this area holds great promise for improving the treatment of subfertile patients.

Keywords: Immunology; implantation; inflammation; miscarriage.

Publication types

  • Introductory Journal Article

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Spontaneous / immunology
  • Abortion, Spontaneous / physiopathology
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Fertility / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immune System / immunology*
  • Immune System / physiopathology
  • Infertility / immunology*
  • Infertility / physiopathology
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / immunology*
  • Pregnancy Complications / physiopathology
  • Reproduction / immunology*