Management of infertility Flashcards
What is infertility?
Failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy despite 12 months of regular unprotected sex in couple who have never had a child before.
Why does weight cause issues?
Increases rate of miscarriage by 2/3x
Increased erectile dysfunction
Decreases success rate with fertility treatment.
Decreases fertility and sperm motility
What vaccine is given prior to attempts at conception?
MMR vaccine, must have been on contraception for 4 weeks prior.
Why is the MMR vaccine given?
As rubella causes serious issues in the foetus.
What does rubella increase the risk of in pregnancy?
Microcephaly
Patent ductus arteriousus
Cataracts
Rash
What types of ovulary disorders are there?
Type I
Type II
Type III
Other
What is a type I ovulatory disorder?
Hypothalamic
How does a type I hypothalamic disorder present?
Low FSH LH Oestrogen
Normal Prolactin
-ve Progesteron challenge
Amenorrhea
What is a type II ovulatory disorder?
Hypothalamic Pituitary dysfunction
What is a type III ovulatory disorder?
Ovarian failure
What is the mainstay of treatment in a type III ovulatory disorder?
Combined contraceptive pill
HRT
Egg preservation
Counselling
What are the other causes of infertility?
Hyperprolactinaemia
Hypothyroidism
What is the main type I ovulatory disorder?
Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism
Failure to release adequate GnRH from hypothalamus
What are some causes of type I ovulatory disorders ?
Stress Excessive exercise Anorexia Pituitary tumour Head trauma Steroid and opiates
What must be done before treatment of a type I ovulatory disorder?
Stabilise weight Reduce alcohol and smoking Folic acid Rubella vaccine Semen analysis
What two options are there for the treatment of a type 1 ovulatory disorder?
Pulsatile GnRH
Gonadotrophin injections
What is the GnRH pump?
Induces ovulation by inducing the correct levels of LH and FSH.
Are there any risks associated with the pulsatile GnRH pump?
Low multiple pregnancy risk
What are the gonadotrophin injections?
LH and FSH administered daily
Are there any risks associated with the gonadotrophin injections?
High multiple pregnancy risk
What do both the gonadotropin injections and the pulsatile GnRH pump require?
USS monitoring of the follicles.
What is the most common type II ovulatory disorder?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
PCOS
How does PCOS present biochemically?
Normal gonadotrophins / excess LH
Normal oestrogen
Increased free testosterone
How does PCOS present clinically?
Oligo/Amenorrhea
Insulin resistance
What is the mainstay of treatment for PCOS?
Clomifene
+ metformin for insulin resistance and improved sensitivity
+Gonadotrophin injections