Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies Flashcards
1
Q
Define infertility
A
Inability to conceive after 1 2 months of unprotected sex
If >35 yo, then after 6 months
2
Q
What is the most common ovulatory disorder leading to infertility?
A
PCOS
3
Q
What is the most common tubal cause of infertility?
A
PID and tubal adhesions
4
Q
What is the most common aneuploidy associated with female infertility?
A
Turner syndrome 45X
5
Q
How is ovarian reserve tested?
A
Basal FSH/estradiol testing
Antral follicle count
Anti-Mullerian hormone
6
Q
What drugs can be used to induce ovulation?
A
Clomid (SERM that binds to estrogen receptors) and letrozole (Femara) (aromatase inhibitor that decreases conversion of androgens to estrogen)
7
Q
What goes into a semen analysis?
A
Sperm count Volume Motility Morphology pH WBC count