Infertility

Question 1

Failure of couple to conceive AFTER 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse

Answer 1

Infertility

Question 2

Indications for Investigation of Infertility

Answer 2

> 35 y/o with no pregnancy after 6 mos

oligomenorrhea

tubal obstruction

uterine disease

severe endometriosis

known male factor

Question 3

Ability to achieve pregnancy in one menstrual cycle

Answer 3

Fecundability

20 - 25 % for the 1st 3 mos
15% - during the next 9 mos

60% of couples conceive within 6 mos

80-90% conceive within 12 mos

Question 4

Female Factors Infertility

Answer 4

Ovulatory (32%)
Tubal (34%)
Uterine
Cervical

Question 5

MC reversible cause of male factor infertility

Answer 5

Varicocele

Question 6

Parameters used to evaluate the semen

Answer 6

Volume
Viscosity
Sperm density
Sperm morphology
Sperm motility