Fertility & Reproduction

Question 1

What is the most common identifiable abnormality associated with infertility in men?

Answer 1

Varicocele

(Present in ~ 16% of men, but 40% of those with primary infertility and 80% of those with secondary infertility)

Question 2

Which 2 supplements are the only routinely recommended supplements in otherwise healthy pregnancies?

Answer 2

Vitamin D (400 IU / 10 mcg) and Folic Acid (0.4mg as standard, 5mg if high risk)

Question 3

Which are the only evidence based complimentary interventions for N&V in pregnancy?

Answer 3

Ginger
Acupressure
Acupuncture

Question 4

At what time during the pregnancy does contracting rubella infection confer the greatest risk of congenital rubella syndrome?

Answer 4

< 11 weeks - 90% will be adversely affected

(infection > 20 weeks unlikely to affect baby)

Question 5

What are the symptoms of congenital rubella syndrome

Answer 5

Congenital deafness
Microcephaly
IUGR
Congenital cataracts / retinopathy/ glaucoma
Heart defects