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May 25, 2026
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If you've been trying to conceive without success, or you've experienced pregnancy losses, an undiagnosed autoimmune condition might be part of your story. Here's what you need to know and what to bring up with your care team.
Your immune system is designed to protect you from invaders like bacteria and viruses. But sometimes it gets confused and starts attacking your own healthy tissues instead. When this happens, it's called an autoimmune disorder.
Here's something important: autoimmune conditions affect women far more than men, up to 10 times more often for some conditions. And they tend to show up during your reproductive years. This isn't a coincidence, and it matters for your fertility journey.
The connection between autoimmune conditions and fertility is real, and it works in several ways.
Inflammation can disrupt your reproductive system. When your immune system is in overdrive, the chronic inflammation can ...
Carly Malo is myStoria's Head of Concierge. She has 2 decades of experience in direct nursing care, having worked in long-term care, sports medicine, practical nursing, and fertility/reproductive health.
