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What is the primary function of the fallopian tubes?
What is the primary function of the fallopian tubes?
to aid in the transfer of the ovum to the uterus
What is the definition of infertility?
What is the definition of infertility?
failure to achieve pregnancy after at least one year of unprotected intercourse
At what age can infertility evaluation be initiated earlier?
At what age can infertility evaluation be initiated earlier?
35
What is included in the initial comprehensive history taking for infertility evaluation?
What is included in the initial comprehensive history taking for infertility evaluation?
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What hormone levels are evaluated in the female infertility evaluation?
What hormone levels are evaluated in the female infertility evaluation?
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What is the purpose of a baseline transvaginal ultrasound in infertility evaluation?
What is the purpose of a baseline transvaginal ultrasound in infertility evaluation?
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What is the definition of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?
What is the definition of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?
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What is the purpose of Cryopreservation in ART?
What is the purpose of Cryopreservation in ART?
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What is Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer (G.I.F.T)?
What is Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer (G.I.F.T)?
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What are some contraindications of ART?
What are some contraindications of ART?
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What is the purpose of Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (I.C.S.I)?
What is the purpose of Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (I.C.S.I)?
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What is a common indication for IVF?
What is a common indication for IVF?
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What is the age requirement for ideal patient selection in IVF?
What is the age requirement for ideal patient selection in IVF?
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What is the purpose of medications in ovarian stimulation?
What is the purpose of medications in ovarian stimulation?
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How are ovaries evaluated during treatment in an IVF cycle?
How are ovaries evaluated during treatment in an IVF cycle?
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What is the typical duration of medications given by injection in an IVF cycle?
What is the typical duration of medications given by injection in an IVF cycle?
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What is the purpose of blood samples in an IVF cycle?
What is the purpose of blood samples in an IVF cycle?
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What is the typical outcome of an IVF cycle?
What is the typical outcome of an IVF cycle?
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What is the Catholic Church's view on infertility?
What is the Catholic Church's view on infertility?
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What alternative procedures to pregnancy are considered immoral by the Catholic Church?
What alternative procedures to pregnancy are considered immoral by the Catholic Church?
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What is the ultimate decision regarding assisted reproductive technology according to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
What is the ultimate decision regarding assisted reproductive technology according to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
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What is the name of the controversial Encyclical Letter from Paul VI that supports the Catholic Church's stance on assisted reproductive technology?
What is the name of the controversial Encyclical Letter from Paul VI that supports the Catholic Church's stance on assisted reproductive technology?
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What is the procedure that is not technically IVF, but is still considered unacceptable by the Catholic Church?
What is the procedure that is not technically IVF, but is still considered unacceptable by the Catholic Church?
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What organization provides guidance and resources on reproductive health and assisted reproductive technology?
What organization provides guidance and resources on reproductive health and assisted reproductive technology?
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What is the name of the microfluidic device used for sperm selection in intracytoplasmic sperm injection?
What is the name of the microfluidic device used for sperm selection in intracytoplasmic sperm injection?
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What is the name of the organization that provides information on assisted reproductive technology?
What is the name of the organization that provides information on assisted reproductive technology?
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What is the name of the condition that can occur during assisted reproductive technology procedures?
What is the name of the condition that can occur during assisted reproductive technology procedures?
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What is the name of the organization that provides support and resources for individuals with infertility?
What is the name of the organization that provides support and resources for individuals with infertility?
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What is the name of the procedure that involves the injection of a single sperm into an egg?
What is the name of the procedure that involves the injection of a single sperm into an egg?
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What is the concern regarding the health of children conceived through assisted reproductive technology?
What is the concern regarding the health of children conceived through assisted reproductive technology?
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