The Reproductive System - Infertility

Question 1

Infertility is defined as difficulty in ____ a child

Answer 1

conceiving

Question 2

This is a unique medical condition that involves a ____ rather than a single individual

Answer 2

couple

Question 3

There are many causes of female and male infertility. A woman can be infertile because of an ____, ____, ____, ____, ____, or ____

Answer 3

ovulation disorder, endometriosis, tubal disease, uterus abnormalities, chronic infection, or hormone irregularities

Question 4

A man can be infertile because of low ____, a defect in ____, ____, or ____

Answer 4

low sperm count, a defect in sperm transport, testicular dysfunction, or hormonal irregularities

Question 5

Infertility treatment is tailored to the ____

Answer 5

causing factor

Question 6

Common medications that are used to treat infertility include

Answer 6

Clomiphene (Clomid)

Human chorionic gonadotropin (Pregnyl)

Letrozole (Femara)

Hormone replacement therapy with estrogen, progestin, and testosterone