infertility Flashcards
1
Q
PGCs appear at
A
4 weeks GA
2
Q
differences between female and male embryos detected at
A
7 weeks GA
3
Q
how long for spermatogenesis to take place
A
70 days
4
Q
how long do you need to wait before seeing effects of treatment
A
3 months
5
Q
how long is a Human epididymis
A
6 metres
6
Q
majority of semen contribution comes from
A
seminal vesicles 60-70%
7
Q
what are gonadotoxic agents
A
- chemo/alkylating agents
- antibiotics - sulfasalazine
8
Q
what are post-testicular toxic agents
A
calcium channel blockers
9
Q
size of scrotum
A
8 cm
10
Q
normal testis size
A
15-22 cc
11
Q
elevated FSH, low normal testosterone
no sperm
normal volume
A
non obstructive azospermia
12
Q
klinefelter’s, 47 xxy
A
HIGH FSH, LH
low testosterone
13
Q
for purposes of IVF what % success in finding viable sperm in testis of klinefelters
A
50% success
14
Q
normal testosterone
A
10-30
