Lecture 4 - Infertility Experiences and Barriers

Question 1

infertility affects how many couples in NZ

Answer 1

one in 6 couples

Question 2

according to the world health organisation, infertility is a disease of

Answer 2

disease of the male or female reproductive system that affects millions of people of reproductive age world wide

Question 3

infertility is defined as

Answer 3

incapacity to fulfil pregnancy after a reasonable time of sexual intercourse

Question 4

for males, infertility is most caused by problems in the absence or low …

Answer 4

levels of ejection of sperm, weight, age and other contributing factors

Question 5

for females, infertility may be caused by various abnormalities of…. and also ….

Answer 5

the ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes and endocrine system, among others and also

PCOS and endometriosis

Question 6

pacific people are what times more likely to have an unhealthy weight compared to New Zealand population

Answer 6

2.5 times more likely

Question 7

public funded infertility treatment is dependent on several criteria including ….

Answer 7

a healthy BMI

Question 8

what are the steps of assisted reproductive techniques after the first GP appointment

Answer 8

first specialist appointment : approx 5 months from referral

orientation appointment : approx 15 to 18 months from placement on a waitlist

treatment : three to four months from your orientation appointment

Question 9

what is the spiratual influence on pacific people for getting IVF

Answer 9

many pacific people are religious, there is a large debate around conception : science versus gods creation

Question 10

estimated how many babies born by ART

Answer 10

400,000