Exam 14: Infertility

__________ is an endocrine disorder in which the ovaries overproduce androgens (e.g., testosterone) as a result of overproduction of luteinizing hormone by the pituitary gland.

Infertility is a female problem in 20% of the cases, a male problem in 40% of the cases, a shared problem in 30% of the cases, and unexplained in 10% of the cases.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a possible cause of male infertility?

In terms of infertility, men alone account for __________ percent of cases.

Dealing with infertility can cause significant emotional stress.

Which of the following is NOT associated with female infertility?

The definition of infertility is the inability to conceive after __________ year(s) of trying with unprotected intercourse for couples in which the female is younger than age 35 and after __________ months of trying for couples in which the female is older than age 35.

Approximately 10% of male infertility is due to difficulties in the sperm transport system-that is, from the testes through the epididymis.

Vasectomies are easy to reverse.

__________ can upset the production and balance of key hormones, such as testosterone, estrogen, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), thereby compromising the production of sperm.

__________ is a condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus (most often in the pelvis), leading to pain and scarring.