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3 things to remember in regard to why a couple cant get pregnant? |
1. Women is not ovulating (Ask about periods, regular? How long have you been trying) measure progesterone level) 2. Fallopian tubes are blocked (do a hysterosalpingogram)- no symptoms of a blocked tube. 3. Man has lower quality of sperm |
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Most common cause of blockage of fallopian tube? |
Chlamydia Others include ectopic pregnancy. |
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Screening and testing male sperm. How long before should you not have masturbated for? |
No ejaculation for 3 days prior to the test. |
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Difference between primary and secondary sub fertility? |
Primary- never been fertile and never will Secondary- used to be fertile but not anymore. |
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Management to aid fertility? |
-Women- take folic acid- prior to and upto 12 weeks post conception -Stop smoking -Cut down on alcohol -Regular sex- 2/3 times a week -lose weight- BMI over 29- a/w reduced fertility -Check rubella immunity- avoid pregnancy 1 month post vaccination |
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Measuring ovulation? |
Blood test to measure progesterone on day 21 of cycle. Called mid luteal progesterone. |
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How to check fallopian tubes? |
Do a hysterosalpingogram |
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Tests on a couple who cant get pregnant? |
Chlamydia test Semen analysis Hysterosalpingogram Progesterone levels Rubella screen Ultrasound |
