Exam 1 part 4 Flashcards
the failure to conceive after twelve months of unprotected intercourse
infertility
no previous pregnancy
primary infertility
one or both partners have been previously pregnant
secondary infertility
the inability to carry to viability
impaired fecundity
stimulates Leydig cell production of testosterone
Stimulates the testes to secrete the male sex hormone testosterone
LH
High LH
testicles are not functioning properly or have been removed
Low LH
anorexia nervosa pituitary gland failure damaged hypothalmus stress extremes of weight
stimulates the production of sperm
FSH
high FSH
imbalance with testes function
low FSH
imbalance of the pituitary or hypothalamus function
what is the normal ejaculation volume range
1.5-5 ml
ph level of sperm
7.05-7.8
normal concentration of sperm
20 million/ml
oligospermia
less than 2 million sperm/mL
an enlarged varicose vein in the spermatic cord that connects to the testicle
varicocele
cut away abnormal cervical tissue that cab be seen during colposcopy
Loop
remove abnormal tissue high in the cervical canal that cannot be seen during colposcopy
LEEP
treatment for endocrine disorders
hormonal therapy
treatment for abnormal sperm count
life style changes
treatment for sperm antibodies
corticosteroids
treatment for sperm transport
repair of varicocele or inguinal hernia
treatment for intercourse disorder
surgery such as transurethral resection of ejaculatory ducts
inconsistent ovulation
anovulation
testosterone level that is optimal for ovulation
dark patches of skin on body folds
acanthosis nigricans
Results in narrowing of the uterine cavity which causes interference with embryonic and fetal development and can lead to spontaneous abortion
Uterine fibroids