infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss

Question 1

etiologies of infertility

Answer 1

problems with sperm or egg, balanced chromosomal rearrangements

Question 2

tubal factor infertility

Answer 2

blockage in fallopian tubes prevent sperm and egg from meeting, can be caused by infection (STD), endometriosis; 20-30% of all infertility. IVF is an option.

Question 3

initial evaluation of the infertile couple

Answer 3

tubal factor - hysterosalpingo

Question 4

male factor infertility

Answer 4

can be caused by infection (STD), diabetes, genetic conditions (47, XXY; CF, others); semen analysis measures sperm: volume, count, concentration, motility, morphology; hormone testing/ultrasounds can also be done to diagnose