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| inability to conceive despite engaging in unprotected sexual intercourse for a period of at least 12 months |
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| Common factors assoc w/ infertility |
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| decreased sperm production, endometriosis, ovulation disorders, and tubal occlusions |
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| Partners who experience infertility may experience stress r/t |
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physical inability to conceive
expense
impact on relationship
lack of family support |
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| older than 35 may affect fertility |
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| more than 1 year of coitus without contraceptives |
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| atypical secondary sexual characteristics such as abnormal body fat distribution or hair growth, which is indicative of an endocrine disorder |
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| Particularly - pelvic and abdom procedures |
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| past episodes of spontaneous abortions |
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| Abnormal uterine contours or any history of disorders that may contribute to formation of scar tissue that can cause blockage of ovum or sperm |
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| intercourse frequency , number of partners across lifespan, and any hx stds |
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| Occupational/environmental exposure risk assessment |
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| exposure to hazardous teratogenic materials in the home or at a place of employment |
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| women who are overwt or underwt |
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| Semen is collected from man in sterile collection devide and evaluated and analyzed. In 40% couples who are infertile, inability to conceive is due to male infertility. Preferred starting point in evaluating couple. It costs less and is less invasive compared to female infertility testing. More than one sample may bee needed |
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| Assess uterine or vaginal anomalies. The nurse should position a pt on the exam table and have equipment and supplies prepared for the primary care provider. |
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| transvaginal or abdominal ultrasound performed to visualize female reproductive organs |
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| radiological procedure that is outpatient where dye is used to assess patency of fallopian tubes. Obtain allergies of seafood and iodine prior. |
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| Radiographic procedure where uterus is examined for signs of defect, distortion, or scar tissue that may impair successful impregnation. |
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| gis insufflation is used to observe internal organs. May cause postprocedural pain. General anesthesia required. |
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| May be recommended by PCP if there is a family hx of birth defects. Age of mother may also play a role in this decision - a maternal age less than 16 or older than 35 may be risk factor. |
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| ID PTs in need of genetic counseling! |
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| Example - has a sickle cell trait or sickle cell anemia or pt older than 35 |
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