30 Questions
In how many cases of infertility is the male factor substantially contributory?
50%
What is the definition of male infertility?
The inability of a male to make a fertile female pregnant for at least one year of unprotected intercourse
What is the etiological cause involving congenital GnRH Deficiency known as?
Kallmann syndrome
Which part of the body is responsible for the endocrinological cause of male infertility?
Hypothalamus
What percentage of male infertility cases are classified as idiopathic male infertility?
10% to 20%
Which factor is important to consider when investigating infertility in partners?
Both the male and female partners' medical histories
What is the term for the absence of ejaculate at all?
Aspermia
Which condition is characterized by the presence of 1 × 10 ml leucocytes in the ejaculate?
Asthenozoospermia
What is the term for a condition where all the sperm are dead on a fresh semen sample?
Necrospermia
Which term refers to the condition where sperm concentration is low?
Oligozoospermia
What does normospermia indicate?
All semen parameters within the acceptable reference limits
Anejaculation is a type of sexual dysfunction characterized by:
Complete absence of ejaculate
Male infertility is defined as the inability of a male to make a fertile female pregnant for a minimum of at least six months of unprotected intercourse.
False
Male and female causes of infertility often co-exist, so it is not necessary to investigate both partners for infertility.
False
The male factor is substantially contributory in about 50% of all cases of infertility.
True
Congenital GnRH Deficiency is an example of an endocrinological cause of male infertility.
True
Idiopathic male infertility accounts for 10% to 20% of male infertility cases where semen parameters are all normal.
True
Normospermia indicates that all semen parameters are within normal range and the male is fertile.
False
Congenital urogenital abnormalities can be caused by acquired factors such as bilateral obstruction of the vas deferens and epididymitis
False
Immunological causes of male infertility can include tuberculosis and fungal infections
True
Gonococci, chlamydia, and syphilis are examples of urogenital tract infections that can lead to male infertility
True
Negative feedback inhibition of the hypothalamus can lead to an excess of androgens
False
Environmental toxins such as excess alcohol can inhibit testosterone production
True
Aspermia refers to the condition where no ejaculate is present at all
True
Asthenozoospermia is characterized by the presence of 1 × 10 ml leucocytes in the ejaculate
False
Necrospermia indicates the presence of all dead sperm in a fresh semen sample
True
Oligozoospermia refers to a condition where sperm concentration is within the acceptable reference limits
False
Premature ejaculation, anejaculation, and erectile dysfunction are all examples of male sexual dysfunctions
True
Pituitary macroadenomas and testicular tumors are examples of malignancies that can lead to male infertility
True
Cannabinoids, opioids, and psychotropic drugs can all inhibit GnRH production
True
Learn about male infertility and its definition, which is the inability of a male to impregnate a fertile female after at least one year of unprotected intercourse. This quiz covers the importance of investigating both partners for infertility and managing the condition together.
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