In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Recommended initial treatment for tubal factor infertility.
What is TUBAL SURGERY?
Potential side effects of hormonal contraceptives, such as birth control pills or the contraceptive patch.
What is IRREGULAR BLEEDING, NAUSEA, and HEADACHES?
Best consideration to use for sexual contact when one of the participants may have an STI.
What are CONDOMS?
The primary cause of infertility in women.
What is OVULATORY DISORDERS?
Obesity, smoking, and advanced maternal age are risk factors for this complication in females.
What is INFERTILITY?
Recommended initial treatment for uterine factor infertility.
What is UTERINE SURGERY?
An example of a common long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) method.
What is the INTRAEUTERINE DEVICE (IUD)?
A potential advantage of intrauterine insemination (IUI) that may align with patient goals.
What is LOWER COST COMPARED TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION (IVF)?
These are the percentage ratios of the three main factors of infertility.
What Is 40% = RELATED TO A MALE FACTOR -OR- COMBINED MALE/FEMALE FACTOR, 40% = FEMALE FACTOR ALONE, AND ABOUT 20% = UNEXPLAINED INFRTILITY?
These are potential infertility risk factors in males?
What are OBESITY, SMOKING, and EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS?
This is considered an advantage in choosing IVF.
What is HIGHER SUCCESS RATES FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF INFERTILITY?
The recommended contraceptive method for women with a history of breast cancer.
What are BARRIER METHODS (E.G., CONDOMS, DIAPHRAGM)?
Primary goals of this treatment include to achieve a successful pregnancy, to address the underlying cause of infertility, and to improve the couple's quality of life.
What is FERTILITY TREATMENT?
Low sperm count, abnormal sperm motility, and abnormal sperm morphology.
What are COMMON CAUSES OF MALE INFERTILITY?
Potential psychological impacts of infertility.
What are ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, and TRESS ON A COUPLE'S RELATIONSHIP?
This is considered a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) method.
What is an INTRAUTERINE DEVICE?
Disadvantages to consider when considering copper intrauterine devices (IUDs).
What are INCREASED RISK OF PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE (PID), IRREGULAR BLEEDING OR HEAVIER PERIODS, and POTENTIAL FOR UTERINE PERFORATION DURING INSERTION?
Initial recommendations for couples when males are experiencing infertility.
What is IN VITRO FERTILIZATION (IVF), INTRAEUTERINE INSEMINATION, LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS, and TUBAL SURGERY?
The recommended initial treatment for unexplained infertility.
What is OVULATION INDUCTION WITH CLOMIPHENE CITRATE?
Potential side effect of gonadotropin medications used for ovulation induction.
What is OVARIAN HYPERSTIMULATION SYNDROME, MULTIPLE GESTATION, and MOOD SWINGS?
The recommended initial treatment for ovulatory disorders, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
What is OVULATION INDUCTION WITH CLOMIPHENE CITRATE OR METFORMIN?
The recommended contraceptive method for women with a history of migraines with aura.
What are BARRIER METHODS (E.G., CONDOMS, DIAPHRAGM)?
Breastfeeding mothers should have this contraception method as part of their plan of care.
What are PROGESTIN-ONLY CONTRACEPTIVES (E.G., MINI-PILL, IMPLANT)?
A general test used in female infertility to determine the timing of lutein hormone surge before ovulation.
What is URINARY OVULATION PREDICTOR KIT (OVULATION)?
Medication side effects of this medication include ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, multiple gestation, and hot flashes.
What is CLOMIPHENE CITRATE?