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 Infertility refers to an inability to conceive after
having regular unprotected sex.
 In many countries infertility refers to a couple that
has failed to conceive after 12 months of regular
sexual intercourse without the use of
contraception.
-Low sperm count
-No sperm
-Low sperm mobility
-Abnormal sperm
 -Testicular infection -Testicular cancer
 -Testicular surgery
 -Overheating the testicles
 -Ejaculation disorders -Undescended testicle
 -Hypogonadism. “Low Testosterone”
 -Genetic abnormality.
 Medications :
-Clomifene: It makes the pituitary gland release more FSH (follicle-
stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone).
-Gn-RH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone): This medication delivers a
constant supply of Gn-RH to the pituitary gland, which alters the production
of hormone, allowing the doctor to induce follicle growth with FSH.
-Bromocriptine : this drug inhibits Prolactin production.
 ♣ Surgical procedures for women:
-Fallopian tube surgery : if the fallopian tubes are blocked or scarred
surgery may repair them.
-Laparoscopic surgery: For women with endometriosis, laparoscopy
removes implants and scar tissue, reducing pain and often aiding fertility.
Treatments for Men
 -Surgery for
epididymal blockage.
 -Blockage of the
ejaculatory duct
 -Erectile dysfunction
or premature
ejaculation
Definition
 Sperm are placed with unfertilized eggs in a Petri
dish; the aim is fertilization of the eggs.
 The embryo is then placed in the uterus to begin
a pregnancy.
 Sometimes the embryo is frozen for future use
(cryopreserved).
Infertility
Infertility
Infertility
Infertility

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Infertility

  • 1.
  • 2.  Infertility refers to an inability to conceive after having regular unprotected sex.  In many countries infertility refers to a couple that has failed to conceive after 12 months of regular sexual intercourse without the use of contraception.
  • 3.
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 7.
  • 8.
  • 9. -Low sperm count -No sperm -Low sperm mobility -Abnormal sperm
  • 10.  -Testicular infection -Testicular cancer  -Testicular surgery  -Overheating the testicles  -Ejaculation disorders -Undescended testicle  -Hypogonadism. “Low Testosterone”  -Genetic abnormality.
  • 11.
  • 12.  Medications : -Clomifene: It makes the pituitary gland release more FSH (follicle- stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone). -Gn-RH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone): This medication delivers a constant supply of Gn-RH to the pituitary gland, which alters the production of hormone, allowing the doctor to induce follicle growth with FSH. -Bromocriptine : this drug inhibits Prolactin production.  ♣ Surgical procedures for women: -Fallopian tube surgery : if the fallopian tubes are blocked or scarred surgery may repair them. -Laparoscopic surgery: For women with endometriosis, laparoscopy removes implants and scar tissue, reducing pain and often aiding fertility.
  • 13. Treatments for Men  -Surgery for epididymal blockage.  -Blockage of the ejaculatory duct  -Erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation
  • 14.
  • 15. Definition  Sperm are placed with unfertilized eggs in a Petri dish; the aim is fertilization of the eggs.  The embryo is then placed in the uterus to begin a pregnancy.  Sometimes the embryo is frozen for future use (cryopreserved).