Infertility

Question 1

infertility is….

Answer 1

The inability to conceive and maintain a pregnancy after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse
OR
For women >35 years old, after 6 months

Question 2

risks for female infertility include:

Answer 2

hx of STIs
diabetes
autoimmune dx
smoking
excessive alcohol use
extreme weight loss or gain
excessive physical and emotional stress that cause amenorrhea
hx of cancer treatment of pelvic organs
older age, >35 years old

Question 3

risks for male infertility include:

Answer 3

smoking
impotence
hx of STIs
older age
exposure to chemicals and enviromental pollutants
alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine use
hx of cancer treatments of pelvic organs

Question 4

Hysterosalpingogram is…

Answer 4

Can help dx blockages or gaps in uterus that may be causing infertility
When radioactive dye is inserted to uterus from cervix. watch dye go through uterine structure and should eventually empty into abd cavity.

Question 5

two types of assisted fertility technologies are?

Answer 5

IUI, intrauterine insertion
IVF, in vitro fertilization

Question 6

How is IUI performed?

Answer 6

sperm in asterile medium is injected into uterus. can be partner’s sperm or donor sperm

Question 7

how is IVF performed?

Answer 7

sperm is injected into egg, then zygote/gamete are transferred to fallopian tubes. Or if it develops to embryo it is transferred to uterus

Question 8

all treatments for infertility (men or women) _______

Answer 8

depend on the cause

Question 9

how is infertility diagnosed?

Answer 9

STI screening, hormone levels, semen analysis, ovulatory function analysis, endometrial biopsy, hysterosalpingogram, or laparoscopy

Question 10

what drug can stimulate ovulation in women?

Answer 10

clomiphene citrate (Clomid)