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Date of Award

Spring 2022

Degree Name

Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)

Department

Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences

First Advisor

Kimberly Erikson

Abstract

Infertility is defined as a couple’s inability to conceive within 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse in those under 35 years of age, or within 6 months in women older than 35 years of age. Infertility is a common problem, affecting up to 12% of women of reproductive age. As the prevalence of infertility increases, it is critical that primary care providers can identify, workup, and refer patients in a timely manner. Initial workup should include a thorough past medical, social, and family history, as well as physical examination. Causes of infertility can be divided into categories to include: ovulatory dysfunction, uterine factors, tubal factors, male factors, and peritoneal factors. The initial workup should focus on assessing for pathology in each of these categories.

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Infertility: Clinical Pearls for Presentation to Diagnosis in a Primary Care Setting

Infertility is defined as a couple’s inability to conceive within 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse in those under 35 years of age, or within 6 months in women older than 35 years of age. Infertility is a common problem, affecting up to 12% of women of reproductive age. As the prevalence of infertility increases, it is critical that primary care providers can identify, workup, and refer patients in a timely manner. Initial workup should include a thorough past medical, social, and family history, as well as physical examination. Causes of infertility can be divided into categories to include: ovulatory dysfunction, uterine factors, tubal factors, male factors, and peritoneal factors. The initial workup should focus on assessing for pathology in each of these categories.