11. Male Infertility Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of infertility
A
- Obstructive
- Non-obstructive
2
Q
Obstructive causes of infertility
A
- COngenital bilateral abscence of the Vas deferens (Cystic Fibrosis)
- Ejaculatroy duct obstruction
- Prostatic cysts
- Zinner syndrome
3
Q
Non-Obstructive causes of infertility
A
- Varicocele
- Cryptorchidism
- Anabolic Steroid
- Erectile dysfunction
4
Q
The most common correctable cause of infertility
A
Varicocele - unilateral (common on the left) or bilateral
5
Q
Isolated right sided varicocele =
A
Retroperitoneal process compressing the right gonadal vein
6
Q
The undescended testicle (Cryptorchidism) is usually found in =
A
the inguinal canal
7
Q
It’s most commonly seen in premature kids (20%).
A
Cryptorchidism
8
Q
Major complication associationfor cryptorchidism:
A
- Malignant degeneration
- Infertility
- Torsion
- Bowl incarceration
9
Q
making prolactin
A
Pituitary adenoma
10
Q
Cant’t smell + Infertile
A
Kallman Syndrome
11
Q
tall + gynecomastia + infertile
A
Klinefelter Syndrome
12
Q
REnal agenesis + ipsilataeral seminal vesicle cyst =
A
Zinner syndrome
