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| an X-ray test that examines the inside of uterus and fallopian tubes and the surrounding area. |
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| instillation of sperm into the uterus to aid in conception |
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| artificial insemination by husband |
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| artificial insemination by donor |
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| • Fertilization of a mature oocytes recovered from the women’s ovary by laparoscopy and then exposing it to sperm under lab conditions outside the woman’s body. |
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| insertion of lab grown ova into the woman’s uterus **40 hours prior fertilization** where 1 or more will implant and grow. |
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| Gamete Intra-fallopian Transfer (GIFT) |
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| • Ova are obtained using IVF but instead of waiting for fertilization to occur both ova and sperm are instilled into an open ended part of fallopian tube by Laparotomy |
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| Zygote Intra-fallopian Transfer (ZIFT) |
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| • Ova and sperm are returned to the fallopian tubes after fertilization |
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| is the inability to achieve conception after 1 year of unprotected intercourse |
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| occurs when a couple has never had a child (women or man) |
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| couple has been able to conceive in the past (but has not been able to get pregnant again or sustain pregnancy) |
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| o Endometrial tissue normally found inside the uterus is located outside the uterus (most common site are the ovaries, uterine ligaments, outer surface of the uterus and the bowel. |
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| excessive menstrual cramps |
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| (painful coitus)abnormal tissues puts pressure on vagina—causes heavy bleeding, or no symptoms if mild |
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| Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists |
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| synthetic pituitary hormone blocker stops ovarian hormone production by blocking pituitary gland hormones that normally stimulate ovarian cycles.-- therapy is widely used to shrink endometriosis implants |
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| is a menstrual cycle in which ovulation fails to occur. |
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| Turner’s Syndrome (hypogonadism) |
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| is a chromosomal condition that alters development in females which leads to infertility because of an absence of ovarian function. |
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| stringy, stretchy quality of cervical mucus found especially around the time of ovulation. |
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| • Sperm count is the # of sperm in a single ejaculation or milliliter of semen |
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| diagnose underlying cause to achieve conception |
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| • couple will determine ovulation times and have intercourse then report to the doctor with 3-24 hours. A specimen of cervical mucus is removed and examined for ferning and viable spermatozoa. This demonstrates how sperm interact with the women’s vagina and cervical mucus |
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| Basal Body Temperature (BBT) |
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| Before ovulation, basal temperatures are relatively low. After ovulation, your basal body temperature rises sufficiently (0.5 to 1.0) |
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