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Human Infertility Trivia Quiz

We've already had a look at Human Fertility....now it's time to consider the less pleasant Human Infertility! This quiz discusses US standards.

A multiple-choice quiz by ballykissangel. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ballykissangel

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
71,834

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2466

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Question 1 of 10

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? Hint

at least 6 months

at least a year

at least 2 years

at least 18 months

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Question 2 of 10

2. Oligospermia is a condition which causes infertility in some males. What is it? Hint

complete lack of sperm

low sperm count

poor sperm motility

sperm malformations

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Question 3 of 10

3. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can cause infertility in women. Which is NOT a common symptom of this disorder? Hint

obesity

small ovaries

irregular periods

excessive facial hair

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? Hint

25-35 percent

30-40 percent

45-55 percent

65-70 percent

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Question 5 of 10

5. There are a number of 'syndromes' which can lead to male infertility. Which of the following is NOT one of them? Hint

Graves' Syndrome

Kartagener's Syndrome

Young's Syndrome

Klinefelter's Syndrome

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is a varicocele? Hint

blockage of the vas deferens

absence of a vas deferens

a vascectomy reversal

a varicose vein in the scrotal region

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Question 7 of 10

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

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

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? Hint

increased thyroid dysfunction

disruption of a woman's natural ovulation cycle

poor cervical mucus

over-stimulation of the ovaries

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the leading cause of infertility in a female? Hint

lack of ovulation

endometriosis

polycystic ovarian syndrome

disorders and blockages of the fallopian tubes

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Question 10 of 10

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? Hint

IVF

GIFT

IUT

AID

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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?

Answer: at least a year

A couple who are older, who have obvious infertility disorders, or certain health problems would be treated earlier.

2. Oligospermia is a condition which causes infertility in some males. What is it?

Answer: low sperm count

3. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can cause infertility in women. Which is NOT a common symptom of this disorder?

Answer: small ovaries

PCOS actually causes the ovaries to become enlarged.

Answer: 30-40 percent

Endometriosis can cause a great deal of pain and can also be difficult to treat.

5. There are a number of 'syndromes' which can lead to male infertility. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Answer: Graves' Syndrome

6. What is a varicocele?

Answer: a varicose vein in the scrotal region

This varicose vein causes the scrotum to become too warm resulting in a decrease in sperm count. It can sometimes be corrected surgically.

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

Answer: True

An improperly functioning thyroid can cause infertility problems in both sexes such as early miscarriage, anovulation, low sperm count and decreased sperm movement.

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?

Answer: increased thyroid dysfunction

Sometimes it causes the ovaries to overstimulate to the point where it becomes dangerous and the woman has to be hospitalized.

9. What is the leading cause of infertility in a female?

Answer: disorders and blockages of the fallopian tubes

Answer: GIFT

GIFT (Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer) is slightly more successful than In-Vitro Fertilization, in which fertilization takes place outside the woman's body

Source: Author ballykissangel

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