Infertility: The Daily PANCE Blueprint
Which of the following is the most common cause of male infertility?
A. Thyroid disorders
B. Testicular damage
C. Medications
D. Scrotal hyperthermia
E. Sperm disorders
Answer and topic summary
The answer is E. Sperm disorders
Infertility is the inability to become pregnant despite regular, unprotected sex (after at least >1 year in women under 35 years old or >6 months in women over 35 years old). Infertility impacts 10-15% of couples. The most common cause of male infertility is sperm disorders. The most common cause of female infertility is anovulation. Workup may include semen analysis, mid-luteal serum progesterone levels, ovulation prediction test, androgen levels, early FSH and estradiol levels, TSH, prolactin levels, endometrial biopsy, and imaging of the uterus/Fallopian tubes. Treatment depends on the cause. Many times assisted reproductive technology is used (e.g., IVF).
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