Clinical Case: A 37-year-old female and her 37-year-old husband present with the complaint of a possible fertility problem. The couple has been married for 2 years. The couple has been trying to conceive since then and reports a high degree of stress related to their lack of success. The patient reports good health, stated that her periods were regular, having periods with a normal cycle. She works as a cashier, runs 12-24 miles each week for the last 2 years, and has no history of STDs, abnormal Paps, smoking, alcohol, or other drugs. She has had no surgery. The patient's partner also reports good health and reports no problems with erection, ejaculation, or pain with intercourse. He has had no prior urogenital infections or exposure to STDs. He has had unprotected sex prior to his current relationship but has not knowingly conceived. He has no medical problems or past surgery. He works as a long-distance truck driver and is on the road for 2-3 weeks each month. He smokes a pack of cigarettes a day since age 18 and drinks 2-3 cans of beer 3-4 times a week when he is not driving. He occasionally uses amphetamines to stay awake while driving at night. The couple has intercourse 3-5 times per week or more when he is at home. Discussion Questions: What is infertility? Describe the causes of male and female infertility. Describe the evaluation and management of infertility. What is the necessary test or diagnostic procedures needed to diagnose infertility? Conclude your answer

Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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Clinical Case: A 37-year-old female and her 37-year-old husband present with the complaint of a possible fertility problem. The couple has been married for 2 years. The couple has been trying to conceive since then and reports a high degree of stress related to their lack of success. The patient reports good health, stated that her periods were regular, having periods with a normal cycle. She works as a cashier, runs 12-24 miles each week for the last 2 years, and has no history of STDs, abnormal Paps, smoking, alcohol, or other drugs. She has had no surgery. The patient's partner also reports good health and reports no problems with erection, ejaculation, or pain with intercourse. He has had no prior urogenital infections or exposure to STDs. He has had unprotected sex prior to his current relationship but has not knowingly conceived. He has no medical problems or past surgery. He works as a long-distance truck driver and is on the road for 2-3 weeks each month. He smokes a pack of cigarettes a day since age 18 and drinks 2-3 cans of beer 3-4 times a week when he is not driving. He occasionally uses amphetamines to stay awake while driving at night. The couple has intercourse 3-5 times per week or more when he is at home. Discussion Questions: What is infertility? Describe the causes of male and female infertility. Describe the evaluation and management of infertility. What is the necessary test or diagnostic procedures needed to diagnose infertility? Conclude your answer.

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