[6] Abnormalities of Reproduction and Family Planning Flashcards
What is Fecundability
Probability of conception occurring in a population of couples in a given period of time
What is Fecundity
Probability that a single menstrual cycle will result in a live birth
Definition of Infertility
Inability of couples within reproductive age to establish a pregnancy after regular coitus within on year
Differentiate Primary and Secondary Infertility
Primary infertility occurs in women who have never been pregnant
Peak Age of Fertility of a Woman
25 Years Old
First barrier sperm has to overcome
Cervix
Site of Fertilization
Distal third of the fallopian tube (ampulla)
Normal number of sperm per mL of semen
20,000,000
[T/F] Semen analysis can be done at any time
F, patient must undergo 2/3 days of abstinece
Lower limit of semen per ejaculation
1.5mL
Up until how many cycles is Intrauterine Insemination effective?
6 cycles
First line agent of choice for oligomenorrheic and amenorrheic women
Clomiphene citrate
Oocyte viability time period
12-24 hours
Gold Standard for Diagnosis and Treatment of Intrauterine Pathology
Hysteroscopy
Most common pathology for Tubal Occlusion
Chlamydia