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ArticleThe journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research2022

Adverse drug reactions following lymphocyte immunotherapy for the treatment of infertility: A retrospective study.

Abass Eidizadeh, Susanne Papert, Jakob Valk, Beatrix Pollok-Kopp, Monika Goldmann, Joachim Riggert, Rüdiger Moltrecht, Tobias J Legler

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Article in The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Abass EidizadehInstitute for Clinical Chemistry/Interdisciplinary UMG Laboratory, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8910-3150
Susanne PapertDepartment of Transfusion Medicine, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany.
Jakob ValkDepartment of Transfusion Medicine, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany.
Beatrix Pollok-KoppDepartment of Transfusion Medicine, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany.
Monika GoldmannDepartment of Transfusion Medicine, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany.
Joachim RiggertDepartment of Transfusion Medicine, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany.
Rüdiger MoltrechtMVZ Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany.
Tobias J LeglerDepartment of Transfusion Medicine, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany.
Universitätsmedizin Göttingen · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimUnexplained infertility is a major burden for couples who want to have children. Lymphocyte immunotherapy (LIT) could be a therapeutic help for these couples. Although LIT has been carried out for decades, the data on the success of therapy are still controversial and there is hardly information on possible adverse drug reactions.

methodsIn this study, we used a questionnaire to determine the frequency of local and systemic adverse drug reactions in our patients who were treated with LIT between 2017 and 2020 (n = 302). In addition, we asked about pregnancies and/or live births after LIT in a 2-year follow-up (n = 140).

resultsMost of the patients reported the occurrence of mild local adverse drug reactions in a period of less than 4 weeks: Over 75% reported moderate erythema, itching or swelling, over 10% erythema, itching or swelling as more pronounced adverse drug reaction. Blistering was specified in 10% of the cases. Serious adverse drug reactions or adverse events were not described. In the follow-up, 69% of our patients stated a pregnancy after LIT, and 50% a life birth.

conclusionsOverall, LIT represents a well-tolerated therapy for couples with unexplained infertility, however, more evidence is needed on the benefits.

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Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse ReactionsInfertilityChildFemaleHumansImmunotherapyLive BirthLymphocytesPregnancyPregnancy RatePruritusRetrospective Studiesactive immunizationadverse effectsallogeneicHLAimmunotherapyimplantationimplantation failurein vitro fertilizationLITlive birthslymphocyte immunotherapypregnancypregnancy lossrecurrent miscarriagesreproductionside effectssuccessunexplained sterility

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PMCPMC13469859
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