Basal Body Temperature and Ovulation
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What is the purpose of measuring basal body temperature?

  • To assess tubal patency
  • To detect ovulation (correct)
  • To predict the fertile window
  • To diagnose female infertility

    • What is the purpose of hysterosalpingography (HSG)?

  • To diagnose female infertility
  • To predict the fertile window
  • To detect ovulation
  • To assess tubal patency (correct)

    • What is the purpose of ovulation test strips?

  • To predict the fertile window
  • To detect LH surge before ovulation (correct)
  • To assess tubal patency
  • To diagnose female infertility

    • What is the purpose of sonohysterography?

    <p>To examine the inside of the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is intrauterine insemination (IUI)?

    <p>A treatment for female infertility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to have unprotected sex 2 to 3 times in the 24 to 48 hours following the LH surge?

    <p>To increase the chances of pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of follicular tracking in fertility treatment?

    <p>To track the maturation of follicles and avoid over or under stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate success rate of assisted reproductive technology (ART) in top fertility units?

    <p>15-20 per cent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between ZIFT and GIFT?

    <p>ZIFT involves visual confirmation of fertilization, while GIFT does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of ovarian stimulation drugs in ART?

    <p>To retrieve several eggs and maximize chances for successful fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate success rate of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) per egg retrieval?

    <p>20 per cent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ART procedure involves placing a mixture of sperm and eggs directly into the woman's fallopian tube?

    <p>GIFT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way viable particles of endometrium enter the fallopian tubes?

    <p>Through reflux at the time of menstruation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of assessing the morphology of sperm during fertility testing?

    <p>To assess the normal forms of sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical change in Basal Body Temperature during ovulation?

    <p>An increase of 0.3 – 0.6°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can peritoneal macrophages do to sperm?

    <p>Destroy sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible causes of acidotic vaginal secretions?

    <p>Infection of the vagina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum acceptable sperm count per milliliter of semen?

    <p>20 million/ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

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