You want to get pregnant? Then you should be vaccinated against the flu

In current studies of the Center for Human Reproduction in New York, it is investigated whether women who want to become pregnant and who have been artificially fertilized by means of an IVF treatment are more likely to become pregnant with the help of influenza injections and also suffer fewer miscarriages.

To find out, all volunteers who participated voluntarily received the flu vaccination or a placebo injection ten days before starting an IVF cycle. Subsequently, it was observed whether the vaccination had an influence on whether the embryo was an embryo or not and how the pregnancy would proceed.

And soon the theory became clear that the chances of a successful IVF treatment were increased by stimulating the immune system by vaccinating the woman and by accepting the embryo rather.

"This process is called immunological tolerance," explains Univ. Prof. Dr. Andreas Obruca, founder and director of the Children's Center Goldenes Kreuz. "This tolerance, however, does not mean to eliminate the immune system. On the contrary, it is strengthened, but the body's antibodies are not directed against the embryo. "

A flu vaccination is therefore to achieve an increased rate of pregnancy in IVF treatments, but also a reduced miscarriage rate. "These trials could be a simple and safe option for women who want to improve their chances of getting pregnant," said Obruca.

Past studies have shown a positive impact on pregnancy and premature babies during pregnancy. The rate of premature infants fell by a whopping 41 percent in women who were vaccinated.