Testing for antisperm antibodies in women is done from a blood sample. There are more than five different methods to determine if antisperm antibodies are present. The most sensitive and reliable methods are immunobead binding antisperm antibody assay, and flow cytometry detection of antisperm antibodies. The presence of antisperm antibodies in women strongly predicts that she will also have category 5 immune problems. Sperm antibody positive by flow cytometer.
Couple is unable to conceive normally.
Treatment Immunization with paternal white blood cells to stimulate blocking antibody. Preconception treatment with low dose aspirin, heparin and prednisone. Some couples conceive normally following this treatment. Others return for IVF, GIFT or ZIFT and become parents. In vitro Fertilization.