"Reproductive Immunology refers to a field of medicine that studies interactions (or the absence of them) between the immune system and components related to the reproductive system. Immunological therapy is the new up and coming method for treating many cases of previously "unexplained infertility" or recurrent miscarriage."Copied from Wikipedia
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An Online Guide to Reproductive Immunology: Tests and Treatments
Reproductive Immunology Yahoo Support Forum
This is a great place to get information. There are many women on that forum who are very helpful in answering questions. There are also tons of files linked on the left side. One of the authors from Dr. Beer's book (Jane Reed) is a moderator of the forum.
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Doctors
Dr. Toth : Treats Infections that Cause Infertility
Consultants
Karen Pace, PhD in Immunology __________________________________________________________________________
Labs that perform Immunology Tests
Reprosource : Very easy to work with. Will send you a test kit with tubes and a fedex bag, you can have them send a nurse to your house for a small fee or take the kit to a local lab. They will send your blood out to Rosalind Franklin to perform any test they do not have.
Rosalind Franklin :Large lab with many tests and a great reputation. They do not send you a kit, you have to get the blood drawn and fedex it overnight.
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Immune System and Food
Places to search for food/supplement interaction with the immune system.
Journal of Medicinal Food
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Health Bulletin News
Hematology Journal
American Society for Microbiology
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Foods/ supplements that you should avoid
- Spirulina
- Spirulina and Chlorella
- Probiotic *Bacillus coagulans Study data showed significant increases production of TNF-alpha
Foods/ supplements that reduce inflammation
Always consult a doctor before starting any new supplements.
- B6
- Choline
- Link to a page with lots of information on Vitamin D
- Link to Vitamin D council of America
- Take Vitamin D instead of a flu shot
- Fish Oil
- Magnesium
- Magnesium
- Antioxidants (There are many good ones out there, but make sure to check each one individually)
- *Vitamin C
- Vitamin C
- Probiotic Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG decreases TNF Found in Culturelle
- Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 Found in Align
- Evening Primrose Oil
*Probiotics (due to the fact that there are so many different types
- Probiotic Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG Decreases TNF (Found in Culturelle)
- Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 Reduces Inflammation (Found in Align)
Is your Body Baby Friendly? by Dr. Alan Beer
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Fertile vs. Infertile
by Dr A. Toth.
I have not read this book yet. Many women have said good things about this Dr. so I thought I should add this book.
http://www.fertilitysolution.com/
Dr. Toth Yahoo Support Forum
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MISC Links & Articles
Understanding your CBC Article: Immunology may be key to pregnancy loss
Endometritis
Natural Cox-2 inhibitors
Immunological Factors in Endometriosis
