Female Infertility Flashcards
What is fertility?
Fertility refers to the capacity to conceive and produce offspring.
What is infertility?
Infertility is the inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of regular intercourse without contraception.
What is sterility?
Sterility is the inability to produce offspring.
What is fecundability?
Fecundability is the probability of achieving a pregnancy in a single menstrual cycle.
What is the fertile period of the cycle?
The fertile period is approximately six days, including the five days prior to ovulation and the day of ovulation.
What is the optimum coital frequency to achieve conception?
Regular intercourse 2-3 times per week beginning soon after cessation of menses.
How does age affect fertility?
Women in their late 30s are ~40% less fertile than women in their early 20s.
What is the effect of tobacco use on female fertility?
Tobacco use can cause adverse tubal/cervical changes, damage to gametes, and increase spontaneous abortion and ectopic pregnancies.
What is the effect of obesity on female fertility?
Obesity can cause menstrual cycle abnormalities, ovulatory dysfunction, and decreased spontaneous pregnancy rates.
What is the effect of alcohol on male fertility?
Heavy alcohol use can reduce testosterone production, cause impotence, and decrease spermatogenesis.
