A Review of Infertility

Identify the two basic types of infertility.

Outline the epidemiology of infertility in the United States.

Review the anatomy and physiology associated with male and female infertility.

Recognize the pathophysiology of male and female infertility.

Identify the various risk factors associated with infertility.

Compare and evaluate the diagnostic findings associated with infertility.

Recommend lifestyle modifications for patients with infertility.

Select appropriate pharmacotherapeutic interventions for improving fertility.

Evaluate surgical, radiologic, and assisted reproductive technology (ART) interventions, including donor eggs or sperm, induced ovulation, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), and zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT).

Evaluate the psychosocial ramifications of infertility.