Question 1

A couple who has been trying to conceive for over 9 months asks the provider about artificial reproductive therapy (ART). When discussing risks and benefits associated with these methods, what will the provider include? (Select all that apply.)

A) Higher rates of pregnancy-induced hypertension
B) Increased premature births
C) Likelihood of increased infant birth weight
D) More frequent multiple gestations
E) Reduced risk of ovarian and breast cancers

A, B, D

Accepted Answer

ART is associated with higher rates of pregnancy-induced hypertension, increased premature births, and more frequent multiple gestations.

Question 2

A provider is caring for a couple who are trying to conceive. To most accurately evaluate ovulation and luteal surge in the woman, what test will the provider recommend or perform?&#10;A) Basal body temperature&#10;B) Maintaining a menstrual calendar&#10;C) Plasma mid luteal progesterone concentration level&#10;D) Urinary luteal hormone home kit

Accepted Answer

The most accurate test for evaluating ovulation and luteal surge in a woman is a urinary luteal hormone home kit, which measures the surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) that occurs 24-36 hours before ovulation. Basal body temperature can also be used to detect ovulation, but it is less accurate and requires daily temperature monitoring. Maintaining a menstrual calendar and monitoring plasma mid luteal progesterone concentration level can help indicate ovulation, but they are not as reliable as the urinary LH kit.

Deck 147: Infertility