Lecture 16 Infertility Flashcards
What is the clinical definition of infertility
Inability to conceive over a 12 month period
What is the epidemiological definition of infertility
Lack of conception after 2 years in women of reproductive age
What is the demographic definition of infertility
Inability to become pregnant with a live birth within 5 years of exposure
Name 5 causes of female infertility
Ovulatory dysfunction Diminishing ovarian reserve Endometriosis Uterine factor Tubal factor
Name 3 types managements of ovulation disorder
Optimise body weight, lifestyle, exercise
Medication
Laparoscopic ovarian drilling
Name 4 types of management of sperm problems
Medical treatments- gonadotrophins
Surgical sperm retrieval- epididymis/testis
Donor sperm
ICSI
Name 2 types of management in tubal problem
Role of surgery limited to mild tubal disease
IVF