Study Guide for Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions
Study Guide for Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions
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ISBN: 9780323414142
Author: Hubert BS, Robert J; VanMeter PhD, Karin C.
Publisher: Saunders
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Chapter 19, Problem 1P
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To identify: The causes of infertility in males and females.

Introduction:  The primary reproductive organs include testes in male and ovaries in female. They are concerned with the formation of the male gamete sperm and the female gamete egg. The malfunctioning of the reproductive organs is the main cause of infertility. Infertility is the inability of an individual to give birth to the children.

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The following are the reasons that are responsible for infertility in males and females.

Reasons for infertility in males:

  • Change in size, structure, and shape of sperm and semen.
  • Abnormalities in the production of male hormones such as testosterone.
  • Physical obstruction of epididymis or urethra that is the passage of sperm.

Reasons for infertility in females:

  • Altered hypothalamus leads to hormonal imbalances.
  • Improper functioning of hypothalamus or anterior pituitary.
  • Malfunctions in ovaries.
  • Abnormalities or obstruction in fallopian tube.
  • Change in the pH of vagina.
  • Smoking.

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