Human Infertility

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1. As a general rule, a healthy couple in their 20's will not be treated for infertility until they have tried unsuccessfully to conceive for at least what length of time? at least 6 months at least a year at least 2 years at least 18 months

2. Oligospermia is a condition which causes infertility in some males. What is it? low sperm count poor sperm motility complete lack of sperm sperm malformations

3. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can cause infertility in women. Which is NOT a common symptom of this disorder? excessive facial hair obesity small ovaries irregular periods

4. Endometriosis, where the uterine lining grows outside of the uterine cavity, is also another common cause of infertility in women. Approximately what percentage of women with endometriosis will be infertile? 25-35 percent 65-70 percent 45-55 percent 30-40 percent

5. There are a number of 'syndromes' which can lead to male infertility. Which of the following is NOT one of them? Graves' Syndrome Kartagener's Syndrome Young's Syndrome Klinefelter's Syndrome

6. What is a varicocele? blockage of the vas deferens absence of a vas deferens a vascectomy reversal a varicose vein in the scrotal region

7. Thyroid disease can affect both male and female fertility. True False

8. Clomiphene Citrate, is a medication used to help stimulate ovulation in a woman. Which of the following is NOT a possible side effect of this drug? poor cervical mucus increased thyroid dysfunction disruption of a woman's natural ovulation cycle over-stimulation of the ovaries

9. What is the leading cause of infertility in a female? disorders and blockages of the fallopian tubes polycystic ovarian syndrome lack of ovulation endometriosis

10. There is a special surgical infertility treatment where mature eggs are collected via laparoscope from a woman's ovary. Up to four of these eggs are loaded into a special catheter containing her partner's sperm. The eggs and sperm are then injected back into the woman's fallopian tube. What is this procedure called? IVF GIFT IUT AID