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Infertility and Assisted Conception Flashcards

1
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what is the definition of infertility?

A

inability to conceive after twelve months regular intercourse without contraception

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what is primary infertility?

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when someone who has never had a child before has trouble conceiving

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3
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what is secondary infertility?

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when someone who has had one or more pregnancies struggles to conceive

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4
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how long are regular menstrual cycles?

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28-35 days

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5
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what is the first day of the menstrual cycle?

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the first day of menstruation

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what are the two phases of the menstrual cycle?

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follicular phase

luteal phase

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7
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what defines the follicular and luteal phase?

A

ovulation

follicular before, luteal after

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8
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how long is the luteal phase?

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ALWAYS 14 days long

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9
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how long is the follicular phase?

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variable

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10
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how long does bleeding usually last during the menstrual cycle?

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3-8 days

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11
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how is the length of the menstrual cycle annotated?

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7 days bleeding out of a 28 day cycle = 7/28 for example

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12
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what is oligomenorrhoea?

A

cycles >35 days long

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13
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what is amenorrhoea?

A

absence of menstruation

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14
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what are the two types of amenorrhoea?

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primary

secondary

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15
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what is primary amenorrhoea?

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never had a period

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16
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what is secondary amenorrhoea?

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had a period but now they have stopped

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17
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what triggers ovulation?

A

LH surge

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18
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what hormone peaks following ovulation?

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progesterone

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19
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what can be used to detect ovulation and how does this work?

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an ovulation predictor kit

detects the LH surge

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20
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when does the LH surge occur?

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24-36 hours prior to ovulation

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21
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what are regular menstrual cycles suggestive of?

A

ovulation

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22
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how can ovulation be confirmed?

A

mudluteal serum progesterone >30nmol/L

should be taken on day 21/28 - adjust for cycle length

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23
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what do irregular cycles suggest and what should be done?

A

likely anovulatory

need further hormone evaluation

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24
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what are the five initial investigations done for infertility in a female?

A 
day 21 progesterone 
TSH 
rubella immunity 
chlamydia screen 
up to date cervical smear
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25
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what blood tests are done if a female is amenorrhoeic or has cycles lasting longer than 42 days?

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follicular phase bloods - LH, FSH, E2

testosterone

SHBG

prolactin

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26
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what initial investigation is done for infertility in males?

A

diagnostic semen analysis

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27
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what is azoospermia?

A

no sperm in ejaculate

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28
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what is asthenozoospermia?

A

% of progressive motile sperm is below the reference limit

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29
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what is the lower reference limit for sperm concentration?

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16 x 10^6 per ml

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30
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what is the lower reference limit for sperm with progressive motility?

31
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what is the lower reference limit for sperm with normal morphology?

32
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what is oligozoospermia?

A

total number/concentration of sperm is below the reference limit

33
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what is teratozoospermia?

A

the percentage of morphologically normal sperm is below the reference limit

34
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what is oligoasthenozoospermia?

A

low count + low motility

35
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what is oligoteratozoospermia?

A

low count + poor morphology

36
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what is asthenoteratozoospermia?

A

low motility + poor morphology

37
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what is oligoasthenoteratozoospermia?

A

low motility + low count + poor morphology

38
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what two things need to be established as part of an infertility consultation?

A

length of the relationship

length of time trying to get pregnant

39
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what three things are done for the female during an infertility consultation?

A

history
examination/ultrasound
investigations

40
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what four things are done for the male during an infertility consultation?

A

history
diagnostic semen analysis
examination
investigations

41
Q

what can usually be seen on a transvaginal ultrasound?

A

uterus and ovaries

uterine tubes usually not easily identified

42
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what is hydrosalpinx?

A

fluid in the Fallopian tubes

43
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what test is done to asses tubal patency?

A

hysterosalpingogram (HSG)

44
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what is involved in an HSG scan?

A

an x-ray scan

catheter is inserted into the cervix and a dye is injected which should pass through the tubes if they are patent

45
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what other investigation can be done to assess tubal potency if HSG is abnormal/contraindicated?

A

diagnostic laparoscopy and hydrotubation (HTB)

46
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when is diagnostic laparoscopy and hydrotubation (HTB) chosen over HSG?

A

possible tubal/pelvic disease
known previous pathology
previously abnormal HSG

47
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what is hysteroscopy used to look at?

A

the uterus

48
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when is hysteroscopy performed?

A

when there is suspected or known endometrial pathology

49
Q

what lifestyle advice should you give to optimise chances of conception?

A 
stop smoking 
BMI normal range 
reduce alcohol and caffeine 
stop recreational drugs 
take folic acid
50
Q

what lifestyle advice should you give to optimise chances of conception?

A 
stop smoking 
BMI normal range 
reduce alcohol and caffeine 
stop recreational drugs 
take folic acid
51
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what is the most common cause of ovulatory problems?

52
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what is the name of the criteria used to diagnose PCOS?

A

Rotterdam diagnostic criteria

53
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when is PCOS diagnosed?

A

when the patient meets two of the Rotterdam criteria

54
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what are the elements of the Rotterdam criteria?

A

oligomenorrhoea/amenorrhoea
polycystic ovaries on USS
clinical and/or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism

55
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what is classified as a polycystic ovary on ultrasound?

A

presence of 12+ 2-9mm follicles

increased ovarian volume >10ml

56
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what are three possible mechanisms for ovulation induction?

A

clomifene citrate
gonadotrophin injections
laparoscopic ovarian diathermy

57
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what is the first line option for ovulation induction?

A

clomifene citrate

58
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how is clomifene citrate administered?

A

50mg, 100mg and 150mg tablet over days 2-6 of the menstrual cycle

59
Q

what is an alternative to clomifene citrate for ovulation induction?

A

letrozole (tamoxifen)

60
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what are the possible risks of gonadotrophin injections?

A

multiple pregnancy

overstimulation

61
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what is a risk associated with laparoscopic ovarian diathermy?

A

ovarian destruction

62
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what can be done if a patient shows resistance to clomifene?

A

weight loss
adjuvant metformin
consider letrozole

63
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what can be done if a patient shows resistance to clomifene?

A

weight loss
adjuvant metformin
consider letrozole

64
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what bloods should be done if a male has abnormal semen parameters?

A

LH
FSH
testosterone

65
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what is the main treatment available if a male has abnormal semen parameters?

66
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what are the three options for ART?

A

intrauterine insemination (IUI)

in vitro fertilisation (IVF)

intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)

67
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what are the possible options for management of tubal disease?

A

cannulation using a guide wire or micro catheter for proximal occlusion

generally no treatment - require IVF

68
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to be eligible for ART, how long must the relationship have been stable for?

A

at least two years

69
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to be eligible for ART, how old must the female be?

70
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to be eligible for ART, what BMI must the female have?

71
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to be eligible for ART, how long must both partners have stopped smoking for?

A

at least three months prior to treatment

72
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to be eligible for ART, what criteria must both partners meet?

A

no biological child
no illegal substances
no sterilisation

73
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to be eligible for ART, how long must unexplained infertility have gone on for?

A

at least two years

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