RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 What the internist needs to know about infertility
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 65
OP 72
VO 68
IS 1
A1 Falcone, Tommaso
YR 2001
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/68/1/65.abstract
AB Primary care physicians can manage two thirds of cases of suspected infertility. Assisted reproductive technology can help in many cases of pelvic adhesive disease, although the effectiveness of these procedures declines significantly with patient age. Testing for ovarian reserve is an important first step for many patients who are considering infertility treatment. Some causes of infertility are associated with significant medical problems such as diabetes and abnormal lipids; these should be assessed and a long-term management plan implemented.