Infertility Flashcards
is a disease of the male or female
reproductive system defined by the failure to
achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more
of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.
Infertility
Some causes of infertility
are
preventable
Treatment of infertility often
involves in_____________________and other
types of medically assisted reproduction.
-World Health Organization (May 2024)
-vitro fertilization (IVF)
Two types of infertility
Primary and Secondary
refers to couples
who have not
become pregnant
after at least 1 year
having unprotected
sex
Primary
last 1 year having
unprotected sex
.Secondary infertility
refers to couples who
have been able to get
pregnant at least once,
but now are unable
Secondary
what causes infertility in female?
- Tubal Disorders (blocked fallopian tubes)
- Uterine disorders
- Disorders of the ovaries (PCOS and other follicular disorders)
- Disorders of the endocrine system that causes imbalances of
reproductive hormones
What are the uterine disorders?
- Inflammatory (endometriosis)
- Congenital (Septate uterus)
- benign (fibroids)
What causes infertility in men?
- Obstruction of reproductive tract (ejection of semen)
- Hormonal disorders
- Testicular failure to produce sperm
- Abnormal sperm function (morphology and
motility)
What are the other causes of infertility?
- Smoking
- Excessive alcohol intake
- Obesity
- Exposure to environmental
pollutants, radiation, and toxins - Use of marijuana (lower sperm count)
What are the evaluations that can be done?
includes exams and tests (semen
analysis, tubal evaluation, etc.)
usually extends over several
months
Doctors collect medical information
What are the treatments?
- Lifestyle Habits
- Alternative Medicine
- Conventional Medicine
Lifestyle Habits includes:
Diet
Exercise
Alternative Therapies
Alternative Medicine includes:
Vitamin supplements
Phytoestrogenic supplements
Hormone-regulating supplements
Conventional Medicine includes:
Pills & Injections
Surgery
