| What is the definition of infertility based on the duration of unprotected intercourse? | Inability to conceive even after one year of regular unprotected intercourse. | HOW TO PROCEED? WHEN TO SUSPECT? Inability to conceive even after one year of regular unprotected intercourse. Evaluation earlier than one year if female age is >35yrs, family history of infertility or very anxious couples. Infertility incidence is 10-15%. Prevalence - 180 million couples worldwide and 15% of all couples *Both have contributory factors in 30-40% cases Male factor solely responsible in 20% and contributory in 30% Both partners examined simultaneously* Ensure marriage is consummated, couple has frequent timed intercourse with the knowledge of ovulatary cycle | 33 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1765885318_maleinfertility2.pdf | HOW TO PROCEED? WHEN TO SUSPECT? Inability to conceive even after one year of regular unprotected intercourse. Evaluation earlier than one year if female age is >35yrs, family history of infertility or very anxious couples. | 1 | page=1,block=34 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does IVF-ET stand for? | Invitro Fertiliztion - Embryo Transfer | DI: Donor Insemination EDO: Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone GUTB: Genito Urinary Tuberculosis ICSI: Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection IVF-ET: Invitro Fertiliztion - Embryo Transfer PESA: Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration PTF: Primary Testicular Failure SV & ED: Seminal Vesicle & Ejaculatory Duct TESE: Testicular Sperm Extraction TRUS: Trans Rectal Ultrasonography TURED: Trans Urethral Resection of Ejaculatory Duct VEA: Vasoepididymal Anastomosis VVA: Vaso Vasostomy Empirical Medical Rx (Clomiphene, Tamoxifen, HCG, aromatase inhibitors, antioxidants) | 173 | definition | 0.980 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1765885318_maleinfertility2.pdf | DI: Donor Insemination EDO: Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone GUTB: Genito Urinary Tuberculosis ICSI: Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection IVF-ET: Invitro Fertiliztion - Embryo Transfer PESA: Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration PTF: Primary Testicular Failure SV & ED: Seminal Vesicle & Ejaculatory Duct TESE: Testicular Sperm Extraction TRUS: Trans Rectal Ultrasonography TURED: Trans Urethral Resection of Ejaculatory Duct VEA: Vasoepididymal Anastomosis VVA: Vaso Vasostomy Empirical Medical Rx (Clomiphene, Tamoxifen, HCG, aromatase inhibitors, antioxidants) |
| What does the term 'oligo-astheno-teratospermia' refer to? | ↓ count, ↓ motility, poor morphology | Varicocelectomy Antibiotics Refer for Assisted Reproductive Technique (IUI/IVF/ICSI) ↑ FSH Severe Germ epith damage ↑ASA (Role of steroids debatable) Varicocele Establish Infection Idiopathic OLIGO-ASTHENO-TERATOSPERMIA (↓ count, ↓ motility, poor morphology) Normal Semen Analysis: Rule out sexual dysfunctions, Anatomic abnormalities, Female factor and unexplained • Oligo-astheno-teratospermia: Isolated Asthenospermia: Antisperm antibodies, Sperm structural defect, Hypogonadism • Multiple defects: Varicocele, Cryptorchidism, Genital tract infection, Systemic illness, Prolonged abstinence, Drugs (Sulfasalazine, NFT, Colchicine, Chemotherapy, GnRh analogs, Spironolactone, Ketokonazole, Anabolic steroids, cocaine, alcohol. | 221 | definition | 0.980 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1765885318_maleinfertility2.pdf | Varicocelectomy Antibiotics Refer for Assisted Reproductive Technique (IUI/IVF/ICSI) ↑ FSH Severe Germ epith damage ↑ASA (Role of steroids debatable) Varicocele Establish Infection Idiopathic OLIGO-ASTHENO-TERATOSPERMIA (↓ count, ↓ motility, poor morphology) Normal Semen Analysis: Rule out sexual dysfunctions, Anatomic abnormalities, Female factor and unexplained • Oligo-astheno-teratospermia: Isolated Asthenospermia: Antisperm antibodies, Sperm structural defect, Hypogonadism • Multiple defects: Varicocele, Cryptorchidism, Genital tract infection, Systemic illness, Prolonged abstinence, |
| How does the duration of infertility affect the chance of success in treatment? | Greater the duration of infertility lesser the chance of success | *Male factor is an under recognised problem and the failure to recognise often leads to social and psychological adverse effects. Often the male is evaluated once the female has been examined thoroughly and this delays the treatment . Greater the duration of infertility lesser the chance of success (Normal volume, Fructose +ve) Clinical Examination & FSH Obstructive (FSH-N, Epid, turgid) Normal testes Equivocal (N-FSH, N-testes) Exploration, check vasal patency Needle biopsy (if required) P.T.F. (Testes small, FSH>2N) B/L Multiple testicular biopsy Normal No Sperms | 235 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1765885318_maleinfertility2.pdf | Often the male is evaluated once the female has been examined thoroughly and this delays the treatment . Greater the duration of infertility lesser the chance of success (Normal volume, Fructose +ve) Clinical Examination & FSH Obstructive (FSH-N, Epid, turgid) Normal testes Equivocal (N-FSH, N-testes) Exploration, check vasal patency Needle biopsy (if required) P.T.F. | 1 | page=1,block=56 |
| What condition is abbreviated as GUTB? | Genito Urinary Tuberculosis | DI: Donor Insemination EDO: Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone GUTB: Genito Urinary Tuberculosis ICSI: Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection IVF-ET: Invitro Fertiliztion - Embryo Transfer PESA: Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration PTF: Primary Testicular Failure SV & ED: Seminal Vesicle & Ejaculatory Duct TESE: Testicular Sperm Extraction TRUS: Trans Rectal Ultrasonography TURED: Trans Urethral Resection of Ejaculatory Duct VEA: Vasoepididymal Anastomosis VVA: Vaso Vasostomy Empirical Medical Rx (Clomiphene, Tamoxifen, HCG, aromatase inhibitors, antioxidants) | 97 | definition | 0.900 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1765885318_maleinfertility2.pdf | DI: Donor Insemination EDO: Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone GUTB: Genito Urinary Tuberculosis ICSI: Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection IVF-ET: Invitro Fertiliztion - Embryo Transfer PESA: Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration PTF: Primary Testicular Failure SV & ED: Seminal Vesicle & Ejaculatory Duct TESE: Testicular Sperm Extraction TRUS: Trans Rectal Ultrasonography TURED: Trans Urethral Resection of Ejaculatory Duct VEA: Vasoepididymal Anastomosis VVA: Vaso Vasostomy Empirical Medical Rx (Clomiphene, Tamoxifen, HCG, aromatase inhibitors, antioxidants) |
| What does FSH represent? | Follicle Stimulating Hormone | DI: Donor Insemination EDO: Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone GUTB: Genito Urinary Tuberculosis ICSI: Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection IVF-ET: Invitro Fertiliztion - Embryo Transfer PESA: Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration PTF: Primary Testicular Failure SV & ED: Seminal Vesicle & Ejaculatory Duct TESE: Testicular Sperm Extraction TRUS: Trans Rectal Ultrasonography TURED: Trans Urethral Resection of Ejaculatory Duct VEA: Vasoepididymal Anastomosis VVA: Vaso Vasostomy Empirical Medical Rx (Clomiphene, Tamoxifen, HCG, aromatase inhibitors, antioxidants) | 62 | definition | 0.900 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1765885318_maleinfertility2.pdf | DI: Donor Insemination EDO: Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone GUTB: Genito Urinary Tuberculosis ICSI: Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection IVF-ET: Invitro Fertiliztion - Embryo Transfer PESA: Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration PTF: Primary Testicular Failure SV & ED: Seminal Vesicle & Ejaculatory Duct TESE: Testicular Sperm Extraction TRUS: Trans Rectal Ultrasonography TURED: Trans Urethral Resection of Ejaculatory Duct VEA: Vasoepididymal Anastomosis VVA: Vaso Vasostomy Empirical Medical Rx (Clomiphene, Tamoxifen, HCG, aromatase inhibitors, antioxidants) |
| What does TESE refer to? | Testicular Sperm Extraction | DI: Donor Insemination EDO: Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone GUTB: Genito Urinary Tuberculosis ICSI: Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection IVF-ET: Invitro Fertiliztion - Embryo Transfer PESA: Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration PTF: Primary Testicular Failure SV & ED: Seminal Vesicle & Ejaculatory Duct TESE: Testicular Sperm Extraction TRUS: Trans Rectal Ultrasonography TURED: Trans Urethral Resection of Ejaculatory Duct VEA: Vasoepididymal Anastomosis VVA: Vaso Vasostomy Empirical Medical Rx (Clomiphene, Tamoxifen, HCG, aromatase inhibitors, antioxidants) | 341 | definition | 0.900 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1765885318_maleinfertility2.pdf | DI: Donor Insemination EDO: Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone GUTB: Genito Urinary Tuberculosis ICSI: Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection IVF-ET: Invitro Fertiliztion - Embryo Transfer PESA: Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration PTF: Primary Testicular Failure SV & ED: Seminal Vesicle & Ejaculatory Duct TESE: Testicular Sperm Extraction TRUS: Trans Rectal Ultrasonography TURED: Trans Urethral Resection of Ejaculatory Duct VEA: Vasoepididymal Anastomosis VVA: Vaso Vasostomy Empirical Medical Rx (Clomiphene, Tamoxifen, HCG, aromatase inhibitors, antioxidants) |
| What is the full form of EDO? | Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction | DI: Donor Insemination EDO: Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone GUTB: Genito Urinary Tuberculosis ICSI: Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection IVF-ET: Invitro Fertiliztion - Embryo Transfer PESA: Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration PTF: Primary Testicular Failure SV & ED: Seminal Vesicle & Ejaculatory Duct TESE: Testicular Sperm Extraction TRUS: Trans Rectal Ultrasonography TURED: Trans Urethral Resection of Ejaculatory Duct VEA: Vasoepididymal Anastomosis VVA: Vaso Vasostomy Empirical Medical Rx (Clomiphene, Tamoxifen, HCG, aromatase inhibitors, antioxidants) | 28 | definition | 0.900 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1765885318_maleinfertility2.pdf | DI: Donor Insemination EDO: Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone GUTB: Genito Urinary Tuberculosis ICSI: Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection IVF-ET: Invitro Fertiliztion - Embryo Transfer PESA: Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration PTF: Primary Testicular Failure SV & ED: Seminal Vesicle & Ejaculatory Duct TESE: Testicular Sperm Extraction TRUS: Trans Rectal Ultrasonography TURED: Trans Urethral Resection of Ejaculatory Duct VEA: Vasoepididymal Anastomosis VVA: Vaso Vasostomy Empirical Medical Rx (Clomiphene, Tamoxifen, HCG, aromatase inhibitors, antioxidants) |
| What is the full form of PESA? | Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration | DI: Donor Insemination EDO: Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone GUTB: Genito Urinary Tuberculosis ICSI: Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection IVF-ET: Invitro Fertiliztion - Embryo Transfer PESA: Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration PTF: Primary Testicular Failure SV & ED: Seminal Vesicle & Ejaculatory Duct TESE: Testicular Sperm Extraction TRUS: Trans Rectal Ultrasonography TURED: Trans Urethral Resection of Ejaculatory Duct VEA: Vasoepididymal Anastomosis VVA: Vaso Vasostomy Empirical Medical Rx (Clomiphene, Tamoxifen, HCG, aromatase inhibitors, antioxidants) | 218 | definition | 0.900 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1765885318_maleinfertility2.pdf | DI: Donor Insemination EDO: Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone GUTB: Genito Urinary Tuberculosis ICSI: Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection IVF-ET: Invitro Fertiliztion - Embryo Transfer PESA: Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration PTF: Primary Testicular Failure SV & ED: Seminal Vesicle & Ejaculatory Duct TESE: Testicular Sperm Extraction TRUS: Trans Rectal Ultrasonography TURED: Trans Urethral Resection of Ejaculatory Duct VEA: Vasoepididymal Anastomosis VVA: Vaso Vasostomy Empirical Medical Rx (Clomiphene, Tamoxifen, HCG, aromatase inhibitors, antioxidants) |
| What is the meaning of ICSI? | Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection | DI: Donor Insemination EDO: Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone GUTB: Genito Urinary Tuberculosis ICSI: Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection IVF-ET: Invitro Fertiliztion - Embryo Transfer PESA: Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration PTF: Primary Testicular Failure SV & ED: Seminal Vesicle & Ejaculatory Duct TESE: Testicular Sperm Extraction TRUS: Trans Rectal Ultrasonography TURED: Trans Urethral Resection of Ejaculatory Duct VEA: Vasoepididymal Anastomosis VVA: Vaso Vasostomy Empirical Medical Rx (Clomiphene, Tamoxifen, HCG, aromatase inhibitors, antioxidants) | 131 | definition | 0.900 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1765885318_maleinfertility2.pdf | DI: Donor Insemination EDO: Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone GUTB: Genito Urinary Tuberculosis ICSI: Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection IVF-ET: Invitro Fertiliztion - Embryo Transfer PESA: Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration PTF: Primary Testicular Failure SV & ED: Seminal Vesicle & Ejaculatory Duct TESE: Testicular Sperm Extraction TRUS: Trans Rectal Ultrasonography TURED: Trans Urethral Resection of Ejaculatory Duct VEA: Vasoepididymal Anastomosis VVA: Vaso Vasostomy Empirical Medical Rx (Clomiphene, Tamoxifen, HCG, aromatase inhibitors, antioxidants) |