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Fertility & Preconception
100 Questions

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Developed by Amos Grünebaum, MD · Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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Normal Fertility and Conception
10 questions
1
How does conception normally occur?
2
What is the fertile window and how long does it last?
3
How long does it normally take to get pregnant?
4
How does age affect fertility in women?
5
How does age affect fertility in men?
6
What is ovarian reserve and why does it matter?
7
What happens to the egg and sperm after fertilization?
8
How does implantation work and when does it occur?
9
What is a normal menstrual cycle and what does it tell us about fertility?
10
What lifestyle factors have the strongest evidence for affecting fertility?
2
Preconception Health Optimization
10 questions
11
What preconception care should every woman receive before trying to conceive?
12
What is the evidence for folic acid supplementation before pregnancy?
13
How does body weight affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes?
14
What vaccinations are recommended before pregnancy?
15
How does smoking affect fertility and early pregnancy?
16
What is the evidence on alcohol consumption and fertility?
17
How does caffeine affect fertility and early pregnancy?
18
What exercise level is recommended when trying to conceive?
19
How should chronic medications be reviewed before conception?
20
What environmental or occupational exposures affect fertility?
3
Evaluation of Infertility
10 questions
21
How is infertility defined and when should evaluation begin?
22
What is the standard initial workup for an infertile couple?
23
What does a semen analysis measure and what are normal values?
24
What is a hysterosalpingogram and what does it evaluate?
25
What blood tests assess ovarian reserve?
26
What is a saline infusion sonogram and when is it used?
27
When is diagnostic laparoscopy indicated in infertility evaluation?
28
What causes unexplained infertility and how common is it?
29
How is the male partner evaluated for infertility?
30
What is the role of genetic testing in infertility evaluation?
4
Ovulation Disorders and PCOS
10 questions
31
What is polycystic ovary syndrome and how is it diagnosed?
32
How does PCOS affect fertility?
33
What is the first-line treatment for ovulation induction in PCOS?
34
How does letrozole compare to clomiphene for ovulation induction?
35
What is the role of metformin in PCOS-related infertility?
36
What are the WHO classifications of ovulation disorders?
37
What causes hypothalamic amenorrhea and how is it treated?
38
What is premature ovarian insufficiency and how does it affect fertility?
39
What is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and how is it prevented?
40
How is thyroid disease related to ovulation and fertility?
5
Male Factor Infertility
10 questions
41
What are the most common causes of male factor infertility?
42
What is azoospermia and what are its causes?
43
What is a varicocele and does treating it improve fertility?
44
What medications and substances impair sperm production?
45
What hormonal conditions cause male infertility?
46
What is sperm DNA fragmentation and does it matter clinically?
47
When should a man with infertility see a urologist?
48
What genetic causes of male infertility should be tested?
49
What surgical sperm retrieval options exist for azoospermia?
50
How effective is intrauterine insemination for male factor infertility?
6
Tubal and Uterine Factors
10 questions
51
What uterine abnormalities impair fertility or implantation?
52
How does endometriosis affect fertility?
53
What is the evidence for surgical treatment of endometriosis before IVF?
54
What is a uterine septum and should it be corrected before IVF?
55
How do uterine fibroids affect fertility and should they be removed?
56
What is Asherman syndrome and how is it treated?
57
What causes tubal factor infertility?
58
What is a hydrosalpinx and how does it affect IVF outcomes?
59
When is tubal surgery preferred over IVF for tubal disease?
60
How does prior pelvic infection affect fertility?
7
Assisted Reproductive Technology
10 questions
61
What is intrauterine insemination and who is it best suited for?
62
What is in vitro fertilization and how does the process work?
63
What are the success rates of IVF by age?
64
What is intracytoplasmic sperm injection and when is it used?
65
What is preimplantation genetic testing and when is it recommended?
66
What is a frozen embryo transfer and how does it compare to fresh transfer?
67
What are the risks of IVF to the mother and baby?
68
What is the evidence on the number of embryos to transfer?
69
What is egg freezing and what are realistic success rates?
70
What is third-party reproduction and what options exist?
8
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
10 questions
71
How is recurrent pregnancy loss defined?
72
What are the most common causes of recurrent pregnancy loss?
73
What thrombophilias are associated with recurrent pregnancy loss?
74
Does antiphospholipid syndrome cause recurrent miscarriage and how is it treated?
75
What is the role of chromosomal testing in recurrent pregnancy loss?
76
What uterine abnormalities cause recurrent pregnancy loss?
77
What is the evidence for progesterone supplementation after recurrent loss?
78
What is the prognosis for a successful pregnancy after three miscarriages?
79
What endocrine disorders are associated with recurrent pregnancy loss?
80
What psychological support is recommended after recurrent pregnancy loss?
9
Genetic Counseling and Preconception Testing
10 questions
81
What carrier screening is recommended before pregnancy?
82
What is expanded carrier screening and who should have it?
83
What genetic conditions are most commonly screened for before pregnancy?
84
When should a couple be referred for genetic counseling before conception?
85
What does preconception BRCA testing mean for pregnancy planning?
86
What is the recurrence risk if a prior child had a chromosomal abnormality?
87
How does maternal age affect the risk of chromosomal abnormalities?
88
What is preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders?
89
What are the options for couples where both partners are carriers of a recessive condition?
90
What is the role of cell-free DNA testing before pregnancy?
10
Special Populations and Fertility Preservation
10 questions
91
How does cancer treatment affect fertility in women?
92
How does cancer treatment affect fertility in men?
93
What fertility preservation options exist before cancer treatment?
94
What is the evidence for fertility after bariatric surgery?
95
How do autoimmune diseases affect fertility and pregnancy?
96
What is the fertility outlook for women with a single ovary or uterine anomaly?
97
How should transgender individuals be counseled about fertility preservation?
98
What are the fertility implications of Turner syndrome?
99
How does diabetes affect fertility and preconception care?
100
What is the evidence on fertility treatment in women over 40?