Infertility Flashcards
1
Q
Failure of couple to conceive AFTER 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse
A
Infertility
2
Q
Indications for Investigation of Infertility
A
> 35 y/o with no pregnancy after 6 mos
oligomenorrhea
tubal obstruction
uterine disease
severe endometriosis
known male factor
3
Q
Ability to achieve pregnancy in one menstrual cycle
A
Fecundability
20 - 25 % for the 1st 3 mos
15% - during the next 9 mos
60% of couples conceive within 6 mos
80-90% conceive within 12 mos
4
Q
Female Factors Infertility
A
Ovulatory (32%)
Tubal (34%)
Uterine
Cervical
5
Q
MC reversible cause of male factor infertility
A
Varicocele
6
Q
Parameters used to evaluate the semen
A
Volume Viscosity Sperm density Sperm morphology Sperm motility