Flashcards in Infertility Deck (3):
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Define Infertility
is defined as the inability of a couple to conceive after one year of intercourse without contraception. Both partners must be investigated
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Causes of female infertility
a)Ovulatory dysfunction (e.g., hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, polycystic ovarian syndrome)
b)Tubal and peritoneal abnormalities (e.g., pelvic inflammatory disease [PID])
c)Uterine and cervical factors (e.g., fibroids)
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