Lecture 3B - Infertility Flashcards
WHO definition primary infertility
absence of birth 5 year without contraception
WHO definition secondary infertility
absence of birth 5 year since last live birth w/out contracept
main definition infertility
no conception after 12 mo unprotected sex
procedure where dye is introduced into uterus and fallopian tube obstruction is assessed
hysterosalpinogram
procedure that uses a small camera to assess uterus/cervix
hysteroscopy
procedure that uses a saline solution to assess endo lining/obstruction
sonohysterogram
what is the primary treatment with ovarian failure
fertility drugs
what is the primary fertility drug and what does it do?
clomid, stimulates FSH
complications of ART/fertility drugs
ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
what tx is used for unknown infertility problem
intrauterine insemination
what tx is used for physical obstruction
invitro fertilization
what ART procedures are closer to natural conception
in vivo - GIFT & ZIFT