Contraception And Infertility Flashcards
0
Q
List three types of barrier methods.
A
- Condoms
- Diaphragm
- Cap
1
Q
List two types of natural contraception.
A
- Abstinence
- Coitus interruptus
2
Q
List four types of hormonal contraception.
A
- Combined OCP
- Progesterone only pill
- Depot progesterone
- Progesterone implants
3
Q
How does the combined OCP work?
A
- Oestrogen and progesterone inhibits FSH and LH by negative feedback
- This inhibits follicular development
- Loss of mid cycle positive feedback by oestrogen
- No LH surge = no ovulation
4
Q
Define infertility.
A
Failure to conceive within one year
5
Q
What is primary infertility?
A
Failure to conceive with no previous pregnancy
6
Q
What is secondary infertility?
A
Failure to conceive with a previous pregnancy
7
Q
What are the causes of male infertility?
A
- Abnormal sperm production
- Obstruction of ducts
- Hypothalamic/pituitary dysfunction
8
Q
What are causes of female infertility.
A
- Annovulation
- Tubal occlusion
- PCOS
9
Q
List three hypothalamic causes of annovulation.
A
- Hyperprolactinaemia
- Weight loss
- Stress
10
Q
List two pituitary causes of annovulation.
A
- Pituitary tumour
- Pituitary necrosis
11
Q
List four ovarian causes of annovulation.
A
- Ovarian failure
- Menopause
- Chemotherapy
- Radiotherapy
12
Q
List two causes of tubal occlusion.
A
- Sterilisation
- PID
13
Q
How would you investigate tubal occlusion?
A
- Hysterosalpingogram
- Laparoscopy
14
Q
How might you treat infertility?
A
- IVF
- Surgery to overcome tubal occlusion
- Induce ovulation
- Artificial insemination
