Infertility Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of infertility
A
Failure to conceive after 1 year of regular unprotected intercourse
2
Q
Things to encourage in cases of infertility
A
- regular intercourse
- weight loss
- smoking cessation
- folic acid supplements
3
Q
Referral criteria for infertiltiy
A
- infertile couples living together in a stable relationship for 2 years who are willing
- single and lesbian women wanting donor insemination
- women 41 yrs or younger
- no more than 1 live child in union
- BMI <35
4
Q
Special investigations for infertility
A
- midluteal phase serum progesterone
- US
- semen analysis
- assessment of tubal patency (hysterosalpingography)
- HIV, VDRL, rubella
5
Q
Treatment options for infertility
A
- medical ovulation induction with clomiphene citrate or gonadotrophins
- artificlal insemination
- reconstructive tubal surgery
- assisted reproductive techniques
- no treatment
- adoption/fostering
