Infertility, initial encounter (Male)

-Definition: Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse. -Will approach infertility as a problem that affects couples instead of individuals and do H&P for both partners. -See HPI. -PE: Normal genital exam...

Gynecology Frequent Lab Panels

Used by Fleur Women’s Health [Drs. Jacome, Mahapatra] PIH Panel ALT, AST, Uric Acid, CBC, UA w/ micro, PT, PTT, Fibrinogen. PCOS Panel HCG quant, Testosterone F&T w/ SHBG, DHEA-S, A1C, FSH, LH, Progesterone, TSH, Prolactin. Female Interval Panel E2, FSH,...

Unexplained Infertility

-Avoid smoking, alcohol use, drug use. -Will confirm ovulation with a serum progesterone level on day 21 of a 28-day cycle or one week before presumed onset of menses. -Hysterosalpingography will be offered to screen for uterine and tubal abnormalities in this woman...

The Menstrual Cycle

Understanding the Menstrual Cycle The average menstrual cycle is 28 days. Day 28 of the ending cycle is the same as day zero of the cycle that is about to start. The normal range for a menstrual cycle is 25 to 35 days. ** Progesterone = Pro-gester-one.  Progesterone...