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Nursing Department
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING (NUR 146 - CLINICAL AREA)
Name: CABAHUG, VICTORIA MAE I Date: MAY 25, 2021
I. Identify the terms described below.
INFERTILITY
1. It is the inability to conceive after at least 1 year of engaging in unprotected coitus.
SECOND SUBFERTITLITY
2. The couple cannot conceive a child at present but has had previous viable
pregnancy.
SEMEN ANALYSIS/ SEMINOGRAM
3. It evaluates certain characteristics of a male's semen and the sperm contained
therein.
ANOVULATION
4. Absence of ovulation and it is the most common cause of subfertility in women.
PCOS
5. It is the most frequent cause of anovulation.
II. Briefly describe the following subfertility assessments:
1. Semen Analysis
Semen analysis is a test of a man's sperm and semen. Also known as a sperm count or
male fertility test, its results show how many sperm are released, as well as how they're
shaped and how well they move.
2. Ovulation Monitoring
Ovulation cycle monitoring is done the same way whether you're using it during a natural
cycle in order to identify your most fertile days for timed intercourse, or as part of ovulation
induction during fertility treatment. Ovulation cycle monitoring starts in the first half of your
cycle.
3. Tubal Patency
Tubal patency is when a woman's fallopian tubes are not blocked. Tubal patency is
determined by an x-ray test called a hystero-(uterus)salpingo-(fallopian tube)graphy (HSG).
HSG is a standard radiological imaging study that is used to determine if the fallopian tubes
are open and free of disease.
III. What measures (at least 5) may be appropriate for a man to take to increase
his sperm count?
1. Lose weight
2. Exercise
3. Take vitamins
4. Avoid substance abuse
5. Wear loose, cotton boxers
IV. Discuss how the following measures affect ovulation among women.
1. Nutrition
Diets high in unsaturated fats, whole grains, vegetables, and fish have been associated with
improved fertility in both women and men. While current evidence on the role of dairy,
alcohol, and caffeine is inconsistent, saturated fats, and sugar have been associated with
poorer fertility outcomes in women and men.
2. Body Weight
Being underweight (BMI under 18.5) can reduce a woman's fertility by causing hormone
imbalances that affect ovulation and the chance of getting pregnant. Compared to
women in the healthy weight range, women who are underweight are more likely to take
more than a year to get pregnant.
3. Exercise
Studies of the effects of exercise on fertility have found that vigorous exercise reduces
the risk of ovulation problems and that moderate exercise decreases the risk of
miscarriage and increases the chance of having a baby among women who undergo ART.
V. Explore the facilities in your city/place to which you might refer clients with
subfertility/infertility problems (e.g., sperm or egg banks, infertility clinics, and
adoption agencies)
Sources:
https://www.healthline.com/health/fertility/how-to-increase-sperm-count#biking
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ConditionsAndTreatments/weight-fertility-and-
pregnancy-health
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6079277/