[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
Gold Standard for Diagnostic Evaluation of the Fallopian Tubes
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
How do you calculate the period of abstinence for the Calendar/Rhythm Method
First Day: Shortest Cycle - 18 days
Last Day: Longest Cycle - 11 days