male infertility Flashcards
1
Q
3 causes of a low sperm count?
A
blocked vd, infection, vasectomy
2
Q
what is kleinfelters syndrome? what does it cause
A
two X chromosomes in males, causes infertitlity
3
Q
chemotherapy/radiotherapy and undescended testes can cause infertility
A
endocrine issues such as thyroid problems, acromegaly, prolactinaemia etc
4
Q
in obstructive problem - what would hormones be like? 2y sex characteristics? testes?
A
all normal
5
Q
in non obstructive cause, would have abnormal hormones, reduced 2y male characteristics, small testes
A
i
6
Q
if low sperm count, what can you do to try and get pregnant?
A
IUI
7
Q
what is azoospermia? how do you conceive
A
no sperm in semen. sperm aspiration then ICSI
8
Q
very low sperm count. conceive?
A
ICSI
