male infertility Flashcards
define health
state of complete physical , mental and social well being
define reproductive health
state or condition, free of disease and disturbances in reproductive system in both sexes
what does reproductive health mean practically ?
no disease
no disturbance
1. the couples are able to have a safe and satisfying sexual life
2. ability to reproduce and freedom to decide when and how often
define fertility
ability to induce spontaneous pregnancy
define infertility
inability to achieve spontaneous pregnancy within 1 year after unproductive regular sex
infertility can be divided into
primary
secondary
primary infertility
no pregnancy has ever been achieved
secondary infertility
inability to achieve further desired pregnancy
define sub fertility
signifies reduced, but not impossible, chance to achieve pregnancy
define primary male infertility
characterises a mans past and present failure to impregnate a woman
define secondary male infertility
mans present infertility to impregnate a woman, even tho he had previously
define dyspermia
quantitive and qualitative changes in sperm parameters
synonym of dyspermia
oligosthenotetarazoospermia
OAT syndrome
GPs talk relevant to sexual health includes
- sex education for young ppl
- timely diagnosis of oncological diseases
- family planning
- prenatal and postnatal consultation