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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?

To examine the inside of the uterus (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is intrauterine insemination (IUI)?

A treatment for female infertility (A) 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?

To increase the chances of pregnancy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of follicular tracking in fertility treatment?

To track the maturation of follicles and avoid over or under stimulation (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

15-20 per cent (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between ZIFT and GIFT?

ZIFT involves visual confirmation of fertilization, while GIFT does not (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ovarian stimulation drugs in ART?

To retrieve several eggs and maximize chances for successful fertilization (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

20 per cent (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

GIFT (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Through reflux at the time of menstruation (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To assess the normal forms of sperm (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

An increase of 0.3 – 0.6°C (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can peritoneal macrophages do to sperm?

Destroy sperm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible causes of acidotic vaginal secretions?

Infection of the vagina (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

20 million/ml (C) Signup and view all the answers

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