Lecture 4: Infertility Flashcards
Who are Pacific peoples?
Diverse population of cultures from many - the 4th largest ethnic group in NZ
What are the 3 Nesian regions?
Polynesian, Melanesia and Micronesia
How many people does infertility effect in NZ?
1 in 6 couples
What is infertility defined as?
the incapacity to fulfil pregnancy after a reasonable time of sexual intercourse
What does the WHO say infertility is?
a disease of the male or female reproductive system that affects millions of people of reproductive age worldwide
How is infertility ranked as a global severe disability?
5th highest
How many couples worldwide are infertile?
50 million couples
What is infertility in males most caused by?
Problems in the absence or low levels of ejection of sperm, weight, age and other contributing factors
What is infertility in females most caused by?
Various abnormalities of the ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes and endocrine system. Also PCOS and endometriosis.
Pacific women vs NZ population fertility rate
Three births vs two births per women
How many times as likely are pacific people to of of an unhealthy weight compared to NZ population?
2.5 times more likely
What is an unhealthy BMI (40) recognised as?
Single biggest risk factor that results in poor health outcomes, reduced quality of life, increased health care costs and major contributor to infertility
What is ART?
Assisted Reproductive Technology
What is IVF-ET?
In Vitro fertilization-embryo transfer
What is GIFT?
Gamete intrafallopian transfer