Preconceptional Considerations and Counseling for the Infertile Couple

Investigating the infertile couple.

INTRODUCTION Investigations play a pivotal role in the workup for infertility. The results must be interpreted carefully as these assess dynamic function. Evidence-based guidelines are useful in the selection of appropriate tests. MATERIALS AND METHODS A review of current evidence-based guidelines for the investigation and management of the infertile couple is undertaken. RESULTS The main a...

Management of the infertile couple.

BACKGROUND With the further development of reproductive technology over the past 2 decades, options for subfertile couples have greatly increased. OBJECTIVE This article discusses the assessment of common male and female causes of infertility and describes a logical routine for the investigation and treatment of the subfertile couple using a flow chart approach. DISCUSSION We suggest an app...

Evaluation of the Infertile Couple

Preconceptional counseling for women with chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) reportedly affects 3% of women between the ages of 20 and 39 years1. In view of the increasing age at which many women are now contemplating their first pregnancy, as well as the predicted rise in the number of individuals with CKD due to type 2 diabetes2, it is likely that CKD will become a more common problem in the offices and clinics of those who provide antenat...

Genetic counseling to infertile patients