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Endometriosis
Growth of endometrium outside of the uterine cavity
Risk factors for endometriosis
Family history
Early menarche
Nulliparity
S/S of endometriosis
Dysmenorrhea
Pelvic pain
Dyspareunia
Infertility
Tender nodules in posterior vaginal fornix
Pain with uterine motion
Diagnosis of endometriosis
US
Laparoscopy with biopsy
Laparoscopy for endometriosis
Powder burn
Chocolate cysts
Treatment of endometriosis
Mild: NSAIDs and OCP
Severe: hormonal tx and surgery
Common causes of female infertility
Endometriosis
Pelvic adhesions
Tubal blockage
Ovulatory disorders
Best way to tell if you’re ovulating
LH
When to check serum progesterone?
Day 21 of cycle
Decreased ovarian reserve = ___ FSH
Increased
Methods of ovulation induction
Clomid
Letrazole
Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
Sperm washed and concentrated and then injected into endometrial cavity
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
Sperm and ova are combined in vitro and then transferred into endometrial cavity
How to overcome tubal issues for infertility
IVF
Treatment of cervical issues of infertility
IUI