Infertility Issues Flashcards
definition of infertility
inability to conceive after 12 months of frequent, unprotected intercourse
what can cause infertility?
- female factor (40%) or male factor (20%)
- combo/unexplained
- delayed childbearing (inc. age)
- weight
- STI
- stress
- smoking
how long should couples who are trying to conceive participate in intercourse?
every other day
what cycle days are most fertile?
7-17
what hormones may be tested for in women
gonadotropin, FSH, LH, progesterone, prolactin, TSH, androgen levels
when is FSH tested?
day 3
when is LH tested?
mid cycle, indicated ovulation
when is progesterone tested?
day 21
what are cervical mucus changes caused by
estrogen as ovulation approaches
what is spinbarkheit
mucus elasticity, indicating ovulaton
what is the crystallization of dried mucus under a microscope
ferning
what are anti sperm antibodies
made by cervix to immobilize sperm
describe ideal cervical mucus
thin, clear, watery, profuse, alkaline
what provides information about the receptivity of the endometrial lining and the effects of progesterone after ovulation
endometrial biopsy
what is used to assess development of follicles, endometrial development. it is indicated during ovulation induction, timing for insemination and intercourse, invitro fertilization, and early pregnancy
transvaginal ultrasound
what is when dye is placed and the uterine structure and patency of fallopian tubes are assessed?
hysterosalpingogram
what assesses uterine structire and allows for further uterine assessment of size, shape, and location of uterine cavity
hysteroscopy
what procedure is visualization of pelvic organs
laparoscopy
what does a laparoscopy look for?
endometriosis, adhesions, adhesions, pelvic inflammatory
what is dilation of scrotal veins (big cause of male infertility)
varicocele
what are causes of male infertility
- varicocele
- testicular atrophy
- absence of vas deferens (congenital)
what is the normal sperm volume
greater than 2 ml
what is the normal sperm pH
7 to 8
what is the normal sperm count
greater than 20 million / ml
what is the normal sperm liquefaction?
complete in 1 hour
what is the normal sperm motility
50% or more move forward
what are the normal forms of sperm
30% or greater
what is involved in semen analysis?
- oligospermia
- azoospermia
- antisperm antibodies
what is semen with low concentration of sperm?
oligospermia