SUBFERTILITY -1 Flashcards
What are the definition of the subfertiltiy based on UK & US ?
Bases on UK : Inability of the couples to conceive after 2 years of unprotetcted intercourse
Based on US : The inability of couples to concieve after 1 year of unprotetcted regular ( 2-3x a week) intercourse.
What are the types of the subfertility ?
▶ Primary subfertility:
◆ Couple has never conceived
◆No conception during first without
contraception.
▶ Secondary subfertility:
◆Couple has had at least one prior conception ,
even if the pregnancy ended in miscarriage or
termination.
What are the RISK FACTORS of the Subfertility ?
✿ AGE
◆ Naturel conception declines after 35 years of
age in female.
◆Due to decline in Oocyte quality and numbers.
✿ SMOKING -reduce fertility in both genders.
✿ COITAL FREQUENCY - Recommended 2-3 times per week
✿ALCOHOL - excessive the quality of the sperm.
✿ BMI - BMI >29 or <19 have diffculty in conceiving.
✿DRUGS - NSAID ( Inhibits ovulation )