Decreased fertility and today’s possibility of examination in reproductive immunology

Czech version

Authors: Z. Ulčová-Gallová
Authors‘ workplace: Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika LF UK a FN Plzeň, přednosta doc. MUDr. Z. Novotný, CSc.
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2011; 76(2): 88-90

Overview

The aim of reproductive immunology is to look for a futher cause of decreased fertility, immunological reason, which depends on neuro-endocrine relationships. The article explains today’s possibility of examination of cell and humoral immunity with regard to human fertility.

Setting:
Department of Gynecology & Obsterics Charels University and Faculty Hospital, Pilsen.

Key words:
decreased infertility, reproductive immunology, laboratory methods.

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