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Are there abnormalities on examination of the external genitalia and prostate? Abnormalities that need to be looked for are Klinefelter's syndrome, epididymitis, testicular atrophy, urethritis, and ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Are there abnormalities on pelvic examination? Abnormalities found on the pelvic examination are cervicitis, stenosis of the cervix, fibroids, retroverted uterus, tubo-ovarian abscesses, and polycystic ovaries.
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... Fertility depends on a healthy sperm reaching a freshly laid egg and impregnating it, and the fertilized egg digging into a healthy endometrium and being maintained in a healthy state until term. By visualizing the path the sperm must follow to reach the egg, one can
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... Male infertility may be suspected whenever a couple fails to achieve pregnancy after about 1 year of regular, unprotected intercourse.
Causes and incidence
Some factors associated with male infertility include: ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Primary infertility is the inability to conceive after regular intercourse for at least 1 year without contraception. Secondary infertility occurs in couples who have previously been pregnant at least once, but are unable to achieve another pregnancy. About 30% to 40% of all... Causes and incidence ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Differential Overview
Female Factors
❑ Anovulation
❑ Tubal obstruction
❑ Endometriosis
❑ Polycystic ovary disease... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings
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... Male infertility may be suspected whenever a couple fails to achieve pregnancy after about 1 year of regular unprotected intercourse. Between 40% and 50% of infertility problems in the United States are totally or partially attributed to the male. (See also “Infertility, female,... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Infertility affects 10% to 15% of all couples in the United States. About 40% of all infertility is attributed to the female. (See also “Infertility, male,” page 446.) After extensive investigation and treatment, about 50% of these infertile... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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Fertility depends on a healthy sperm reaching a freshly laid egg and
impregnating it, and the fertilized egg digging into a healthy endometrium
and being maintained in a healthy state until term. By visualizing the path
the sperm must follow to reach the... Pictures
... READ EXCERPTS »