Infertility

Question 1

Define Infertility

Answer 1

is defined as the inability of a couple to conceive after one year of intercourse without contraception. Both partners must be investigated

Question 2

Causes of female infertility

Answer 2

a) Ovulatory dysfunction (e.g., hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, polycystic ovarian syndrome)
b) Tubal and peritoneal abnormalities (e.g., pelvic inflammatory disease [PID])
c) Uterine and cervical factors (e.g., fibroids)

Question 3

Causes of male infertility

Answer 3

a) Testicular dysfunction (e.g., hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, viral orchitis)
b) Post-testicular dysfunction (e.g., abnormal sperm transport)