Fertility and Conception Fertility is the ability to conceive a pregnancy. Many intricate processes must successfully occur to achieve conception. Couples with infertility may seek care from a reproductive endocrinologist who specializes in the treatment of infertility. Infertility can be…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: When a couple makes the decision to seek care for infertility, it is a major investment in time, energy, and finances. It can also be an extremely…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Fertility is a delicate balance that depends on many different factors. Nutritional deficiencies, substance use, and exposure to environmental toxins can all result in poor-quality egg and…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: No discussion of reproduction would be complete without an explanation of how genetic traits are passed from one generation to the next. In addition to obvious traits…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Human reproduction and conception have been celebrated in mythology, with symbols of female fertility evident in ancient civilizations all around the world. In addition, world mythology reflects…
Figure 4.1 In Vitro Fertilization Conception occurs at the cellular level. (credit: “InVitroFertilization” by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US Government Owned Photo)/Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain) Chapter Outline 4.1 Fertility and Conception 4.2 Genetics 4.3 Causes of Infertility 4.4 Treating Infertility Many couples envision starting a…
Factors Influencing the Health of Persons Assigned Female at Birth The health of a person AFAB is influenced by a great number of factors. Access to health care plays a large part in the health of the individual, family, and…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Pregnancy planning involves discussing preconception care and fertility awareness methods for individuals considering starting a family. Preconceptual counseling involves various components, including reproductive health assessment, medical and genetic history, assessment…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: A wellness exam, also known as a preventive care visit or annual gynecologic exam, is essential to a person’s health. It involves comprehensively assessing a person’s overall health and reproductive system.…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Understanding the reproductive system is crucial to a person’s health promotion and disease prevention. By comprehending the intricate structures and functions of the reproductive system, nurses and health-care providers…