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Immunology & IVF: Can Your Immune System Affect Fertility?

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When patients say, “My body is rejecting my embryos,” … what do they really mean? This week on FertiliTEA with Dr. D, we’re diving into the fascinating (and often misunderstood) role of immunology in fertility and IVF.

Dr. D breaks down:

  • How the immune system protects the body, yet must “tolerate” an embryo during pregnancy

  • The role of uterine NK cells, T-regulatory cells, and inflammation in implantation

  • What autoimmune conditions (like lupus, Hashimoto’s, or rheumatoid arthritis) may mean for fertility outcomes

  • Which tests and treatments are evidence-based vs. still experimental

  • How lifestyle and disease management factor into reproductive immunology

🎙️ No “Spill the Tea” this week, but you can always send your questions to [email protected], they might be featured in a future episode!

  continue reading

45 episodes

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Manage episode 506702941 series 3592806
Content provided by FertiliTEA with Dr. D. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by FertiliTEA with Dr. D or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

When patients say, “My body is rejecting my embryos,” … what do they really mean? This week on FertiliTEA with Dr. D, we’re diving into the fascinating (and often misunderstood) role of immunology in fertility and IVF.

Dr. D breaks down:

  • How the immune system protects the body, yet must “tolerate” an embryo during pregnancy

  • The role of uterine NK cells, T-regulatory cells, and inflammation in implantation

  • What autoimmune conditions (like lupus, Hashimoto’s, or rheumatoid arthritis) may mean for fertility outcomes

  • Which tests and treatments are evidence-based vs. still experimental

  • How lifestyle and disease management factor into reproductive immunology

🎙️ No “Spill the Tea” this week, but you can always send your questions to [email protected], they might be featured in a future episode!

  continue reading

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