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Infertility history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Infertility may present with many symptoms, depending on the cause of infertility such as oligomenorrhea, hirsutism, etc. In some cases women might not have any symptoms/complaints other than the inability to conceive.
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
- The main symptom of infertility is the inability to become pregnant. Specific symptoms depend on what is causing the infertility.[1][2]
- Some women may have a history of oligomenorrhea, polymenorrhea or amenorrhea.
- Women who are infertile as a result of PCOS may have symptoms of dysmenorrhea, irregular periods, acne, hirsutism, weight gain etc.
- Infertility can cause many painful emotions in one or both partners.
Specific questions which can be asked in history
- History of abdominal or pelvic surgery
- History of contraceptive use
- History of exposure to diethylstilbestrol
- History of sexually transmitted infections in either partner
References
References
Editor-In-Chief:
C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sanjana Nethagani, M.B.B.S.[3]