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Published 02/10/2024 Processes behind Fertility {{c1::Ovulation (Release of an Egg)}} {{c1::Spermatogenesis (Sperm Quality and Quantitiy)}} {{c1::Fertilization (Egg and Sp…
Published 02/10/2024 Lifestyle Factors Affecting Fertility {{c1::Age}} {{c1::BMI}} {{c1::Smoking}} {{c1::Alcohol}} {{c1::Recreational drug usage}} {{c1::Stress}}
Published 02/10/2024 Infertility is {{c1::an inability to conceive over a 12 month period despite exposure to regular, unprotected intercourse.}} 
Published 02/10/2024 {{c1::Primary}} Infertility is when {{c2::a couple has never had a pregnancy before}}
Published 02/10/2024 {{c1::Secondary}} Infertility is when {{c2::a couple has had a pregnancy before but is now struggling to conceive}}
Published 02/10/2024 Causes of Infertility {{c1::Sperm problems}} (30%) {{c1::Ovulation/Tubal/Uterine problems}} (30%) {{c1::Combined}} (10%) {{c1::Unexplained}} (25%) {{c…
Published 02/10/2024 Female Factors for InfertilityProblem in: {{c1::Ovulatory Dysfunction}}{{c1::Diminishing Ovarian Reserve}} {{c1::Tubal Factors}} {{c1::Uterine Factor}…
Published 02/10/2024 Male Factors for InfertilityProblem in: {{c1::Hormones for sperm production}} {{c1::Sperm transport}} {{c1::Sperm production}}{{c1::Erection and Ejacu…
Published 02/10/2024 Complications of {{c2::In-Vitro Fertilization}} {{c1::Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)}} {{c1::Multiple Gestation}} {{c1::Medication Side Effe…
Published 02/10/2024 Infertility is investigated and referred if there is no conception after {{c1::one year}} of regular unprotected intercourse
Published 02/10/2024 Infertility is referred earlier if a women’s age is {{c1::>35}} or has a {{c1::known cause of Infertility}}
Published 02/10/2024 Three Investigations of Ovarian Reserve {{c1::FSH, day 1 to day 5 of cycle (< 10 iu/L)}} {{c1::Anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) (5.0-25.0 pmol/L)}} {{c…
Published 02/10/2024 Natural Methods to Investigate Ovulation {{c1::Basal body temperature}}{{c1::Cervical mucus sensation}}
Published 02/10/2024 Lab Investigations of Ovulation include {{c1::LH Test}} and {{c1::Day 21 Serum Progesterone}}
Published 02/10/2024 Serum progesterone {{c2::>20}} nmol/L is suggestive of {{c1::ovulation}}
Published 02/10/2024 {{c1::Semen analysis}} is done to look at semen volume, total sperm number, and concentration
Published 02/10/2024 Investigations done to check for Patency of Fallopian Tubes {{c1::Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)}} {{c1::Laparoscopic dye test}}
Published 02/10/2024 A pregnancy test is done after {{c1::2}} weeks of IVF
Published 02/10/2024 If pregnancy is positive after IVF, an Ultrasound scan is done at {{c1::7}} weeks
Published 02/10/2024 Medications used if Infertility is secondary to Problems with Eggs are {{c1::Clomiphene citrate}} and {{c1::Gonadotrophins}} to induce ovulation
Published 02/10/2024 Surgery done if Infertility is secondary to Problems with Eggs is {{c1::Laparoscopic ovarian drilling}}
Published 02/10/2024 Medication used if Infertility is secondary to Problems with Sperm is {{c1::Gonadotrophins}}
Published 02/10/2024 Surgery done if Infertility is secondary to Problems with Sperm is {{c1::Sperm Extraction/Retrieval}}
Published 02/10/2024 In any case of Infertility where the initial problem was identified and management was tried but did not succeed, the option is {{c1::In-Vitro Fe…
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