LC 2.19 Flashcards
1
Q
define infertility
A
- disease of the reproductive system
- failure to achieve clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regulat unprotected sexual intercourse
2
Q
causes of infertility
A
- tubal factor
- ovulatory
- uterine/peritoneal
- male factor
- unexplained
3
Q
what types of ovulatory dysfunction?
A
- hypothalamic pituitary failure
- hypothalamic pituitary dysfunction
- primary ovarian failure
- hyperprolactinaemia
4
Q
what tests for ovulatory function?
A
- serum progesterone
- hormone profile
- pelvic ultrasound scan
5
Q
what tests for ovarian reserve testing?
A
- serum anti-mullerian hormone
- antral follicle count on transvaginal ultrasound scan
6
Q
causes of male infertility
A
- pre-testicular which include hypothalamic and pituitary
- testicular which include congenital and acquired
- post testicular which has congenital and acquired
7
Q
treatment options
A
- ovulation induction
- intra-uterine insemination
- assisted reproductive techniques
- tubal surgery
- surgical sperm retrieval
8
Q
what are the assessment for women with suspected infertility?
A
- assessment for ovulatory function, ovarian reserve, tubal patency and peritoneal disease
