male factor infertility Flashcards
/what can use testicular failure
genetic, undescended testicle, chemo or radiotherapy
examination of the testes - should be over what volume?
15mls
what is Oligospermia?
low sperm count
Azoospermia
no sperm
Teratospermia
abnormal sperm
what is assisted conception
any treatment in which the gametes are manipulated outside of the body.
what do patients need to do/be screened for before IVF?
o Optimize BMI.
o Stop smoking.
o Limit alcohol.
o Be screened for: rubella, HIV, hepatitis.
Have a medication review and commence 0.4mg folic acid
indications IVF?
o Anovultory infertility.
Unexplained infertility > 2 years
what is ICSI?
injecting a sperm directly into egg
indication for ICSI?
o Previous failed IVF.
Severe male factor infertility
general complications of ICSI and IVF?
OHSS
multiple pregnancy
what drug is used to down regulate FSH and LH 21 days prior to ovulation ?
buserelin
