Unit 1 Flashcards

1
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XX

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Female

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2
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XY

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Male

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3
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Puberty

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Series of changes over the years where reproductive organs become fully functional.

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4
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Primary Sex Characteristics

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Maturation of organs related to reproduction; ova in ovaries and sperm in testes.

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5
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Secondary Sex Characteristics

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Differentiate male from female; breast development + fat redistribution in females, increased muscle mass + hair growth in males.

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6
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Purpose of Hypothalamus in Puberty

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Secretes GnRH

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Purpose of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone in Puberty

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Stimulates Anterior Pituitary gland to secrete Follicle Stimulating Hormone + Luteinizing Hormone.

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8
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Menarche

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Start of menstruation

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9
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When does Menarche start

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2-2.5 years after breast development

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10
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First outward sign of SSC development in Males starts and ends when?

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usually around 9.5 years w/ final male maturation complete at approx. 17 years old.

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11
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Follicular Phase

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Maturation of follicles + oocytes

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Luteal Phase

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Starts with ovulation, refers to the activity of corpus luteum.

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13
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FSH in women

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primary hormone responsible for follicle maturation in the ovaries.

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14
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LH in women

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responsible for final maturation and release of the egg from the follicle.
After follicle ruptures, becomes corpus luteum, which produces progesterone.

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15
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Estrogen

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responsible for female patterns of fat distribution, dominant hormone during first half of menstrual cycle.

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16
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Progesterone

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helps maintain uterine lining during second half of menstrual cycle.

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17
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hCG

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if the ovum is fertilized it secretes Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) causing the persistence of the corpus luteum to maintain an early pregnancy until the placenta can take over.

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18
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Menstrual Cycle

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Period of time between the start of one menses to the start of the next
Duration is approximately 28 days but can range from 20-45 days

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19
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Menstrual Phase

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occurs when ovum is not fertilized and lining of endometrium sheds

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20
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Proliferative

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endometrial glands enlarge and endometrium thickens

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21
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Secretory

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endometrium maintained by progesterone, increased blood and secretions to endometrium, reduced contractility of uterine smooth muscles to create environment for implantation. This continues if fertilization occurs

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Ischemic

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corpus luteum begins to disintegrate, necrosis and breakdown of endometrial lining

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23
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Gametogenesis

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Development of ova in the woman and sperm in the male

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24
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Gametes

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reproductive cells

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25
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Oogenesis

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Females are born with 1-2 million oocytes in their ovaries, which diminishes to 200,000-400,000 by puberty.

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26
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Spermatogenesis

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does not begin until puberty in males, formation occurs in the testes

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27
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Fertilization

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Typically occurs in the ampulla

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28
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Zona pellucida + Corona radiata

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prevent fertilization by more than 1 sperm

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29
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Preembryonic Period

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The first 2 weeks after conception

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30
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Zygote

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fertilized ovum

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31
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Morula

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3 days after fertilization, it is a tight ball of 12-31 cells

32
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Blastocyst

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a sac of cells with an inner cell mass

33
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Implantation

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Occurs between days 6 and 10 after fertilization. The zygote secretes hCG to signal the woman’s body that a pregnancy has begun. hCG production causes the corpus luteum to persist and continue to secrete estrogen and progesterone until the placenta takes over

34
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Site of implantation

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where the placenta develops

35
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Best area for implantation and placental development

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Upper uterus

36
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Spotting

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known as “implantation bleeding” and can be confused with menstruation by the woman.

37
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Embryonic Period

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Weeks 3-8 after conception

38
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First functional system to develop in the embryo

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Cardiovascular system

39
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Vernix caseosa

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a cheese-like secretion from the fetal sebaceous glands, covers skin to protect it from constant exposure to amniotic fluid. (Weeks 17-20)

40
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Lanugo

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fine downy hair that covers the fetal body helps the vernix to adhere to the skin. (Weeks 17-20)

41
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Full term

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after 37.0 weeks

42
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The two most important features in the 36-40 week time period are

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  1. addition of subcutaneous fat and brown fatfor heat maintenance and glucose storage
  2. maturation of lungs with surfactant production
43
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Full term pregnancies may last up to

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41-41.6 weeks

44
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Majority of fetuses are born between

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39.0-41.6 weeks

45
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Calculation of estimated gestational age (EGA) or estimated date of confinement (EDC) is

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from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP)

46
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Placenta

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  • The placenta is the disc shaped organ that is involved in the metabolic, transfer and endocrine functions
  • Grows where the blastocyst implants in the uterus
  • Maternal side is rough where it is attached to the uterus
47
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Maternal and fetal blood

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do NOT mix in the placenta although they flow very close to each other

48
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Exchange of substances between mother and fetus occur

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in the intervillous spaces, as approximately 150ml of the mother’s blood is outside the mother’s circulatory system and is in the intervillous space.

49
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The fetal side of the placenta

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is smooth and develops from the outer cell layer of the blastocyst (trophoblast)

50
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Umbilical cord

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inserted on the fetal side and contains 2 arteries and 1 vein. They transport blood between fetus and mother.

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Umbilical vein

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Carries oxygenated blood from mother to fetus

52
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Umbilical arteries

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Carry deoxygenated blood and waste from the fetus to the placenta to be excreted by the mother

53
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Placenta primary functions

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Circulation, Protection, and Hormone production

54
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amnion

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inner fetal membrane

55
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chorion

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outer fetal membrane

56
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Amniotic fluid

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made from fetal urine and fluid transported from maternal blood across the amnion and protects the growing fetus by cushioning from maternal impacts and maintaining a stable temperature.

57
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Wharton’s jelly

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prevent obstructionin umbilical arteries and vein

58
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Ductus Venosus

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liver

59
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Foramen Ovale

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flap valve in between the right and left atrium of the fetal heart

60
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Ductus Arteriosus

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connects the pulmonary artery and the descending aorta during fetal life. Dilation of the DA is maintained by prostaglandins from the placenta and low oxygen content of the blood

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Changes in blood Circulation at birth

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  • As the infant’s lungs expand, blood flow to the lungs increases, pressure to the right side of the heart falls and the foramen ovale closes.
  • The ductus arteriosus constricts as the arterial oxygen level rises.
  • The ductus venosus constricts when flow from the umbilical cord stops.
62
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delayed umbilical cord clamping

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so that the oxygenated blood remains in the system while the lungs take over as the organ of respiration. If we clamp the cord before 1 minute the infant can have more difficult time with transitioning to extrauterine life.

63
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Contraception

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  • Goal is to prevent unwanted or mistimed pregnancies
  • Best method is the one that works for the patient
64
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Infertility

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lack of pregnancy after 12 months of well-timed intercourse when the woman is <35 years of age or after 6 months for women 35 years and older

65
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Well-timed intercourse

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regularly starting at 5 days before and the day of ovulation (egg is able to be fertilized 12-24 hours after release, sperm can live inside female reproductive tract up to 5 days)

66
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Endometriosis

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When a tissue similar to the uterus’ lining tissue grows on the outside of the uterine cavity, the condition is termed endometriosis.

67
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Treatment for ovulatory disorders may include:

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  • Weight loss or gain may be enough to stimulate ovulation
  • BMI too high (27 or above) or too low (below 17) can contribute to oligoovulation (infrequent or irregular ovulation) or anovulation (no ovulation).
  • Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate)
  • Aromatase Inhibitors (Letrozole)
  • Gonadotropin therapy
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Tubal Infertility

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May be the result of an ascending infection that causes scarring, adhesions, and occlusion of the tubes

69
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Hysterosalpinogram

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imaging test used to assess the fallopian tubes and uterus

70
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Luteal Phase Defect

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  • Luteal phase is the period of time between ovulation and menstruation. Duration is typically 12 to 16 days.
  • During this time, progesterone levels increase and the uterine lining thickens to create a healthy environment for potential egg implantation. With a shortened luteal phase, some women will experience lower progesterone levels and thinner uterine lining
  • Historically treated with progesterone supplementation
71
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Cervical Factor Infertility

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  • Cervical secretions are thin or scant and may impede the passage of sperm
  • May be treated with intrauterine insemination (IUI) to bypass the cervix
72
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Male Infertility May be caused by:

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Hypothalamic pituitary disease
Primary hypogonadism (low sperm or testosterone production)
Disorders of sperm transport
Dysfunction of the seminiferous tubule

73
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Other things that may impact male fertility:

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Infections
Drugs and environmental exposure, including chemotherapy, toxic chemicals, radiation therapy, anabolic steroids, and alcohol
Age (over 50 years) may diminish fertility

74
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Male infertility is most often treated by conventional methods that includeone or more of the following:

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Medications to help increase sperm production
Antibiotics to heal infection
Hormones to improve hormone imbalance
Lifestyles changes, such as quitting smoking or obtaining a healthy body weight
Temperature adjustments: Avoiding long hot showers, usinghot tubsor saunas; Wearing looser underwear such as boxer shortsversus jockey shorts
Surgical options may be available

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Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

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sperm is introduced directly into the upper uterine cavity

76
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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

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ovaries are stimulated and eggs are collected and mixed with sperm. Embryo is deposited into upper uterine cavity

77
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Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

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like IVF, but a single spermatozoon is injected directly into the egg