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

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2
Q

What is the most common ovulatory disorder leading to infertility?

A

PCOS

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3
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What is the most common tubal cause of infertility?

A

PID and tubal adhesions

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4
Q

What is the most common aneuploidy associated with female infertility?

A

Turner syndrome 45X

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5
Q

How is ovarian reserve tested?

A

Basal FSH/estradiol testing
Antral follicle count
Anti-Mullerian hormone

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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)

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7
Q

What goes into a semen analysis?

A
Sperm count
Volume
Motility
Morphology
pH
WBC count
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