RDS Exam 4

Question 1

Effect of glucocorticoids on Female fertility

Answer 1

interfere with LH and FSH

Question 2

Effect of opioids on Female fertility

Answer 2

decreased LH -> irregular periods

Question 3

Effect of anti-epileptics on Female fertility

Answer 3

disrupts ovulation

Question 4

Effect of spironolactone on Female fertility

Answer 4

blocks 17 alpha-hydroxylase -> decreased fertility

Question 5

Effect of cannabinoids on Female fertility

Answer 5

inhibits sperm motility, may affect embryo transport and implantation

Question 6

Effect of DES in utero exposure on Female fertility

Answer 6

abnormalities of uterus and cervix

Question 7

Effect of SSRIs on Female fertility

Answer 7

decreased libido, anorgasmia

Question 8

SSRIs effect on Male fertility

Answer 8

ED, impaired ejaculation, decreased sperm motility, more sperm DNA fragments

Question 9

Calcium channel blockers effect on Male fertility

Answer 9

decreased sperm motility, may block acrosomal rxn

Question 10

Alcohol (<14/week) effect on Male fertility

Answer 10

decreased T production, increased T metabolism -> decreased sperm production

Question 11

smoking effect on Male fertility

Answer 11

decreased sperm production and motility

Question 12

Cannabinoids effect on Male fertility

Answer 12

decreased T production -> decreased libido, decreased sperm production and function

Question 13

Opiates effect on Male fertility

Answer 13

decreased LH -> decreased T production -> decreased sperm production and quality