Learning Outcomes for Study Session 12

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

12.1  Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold. (SAQs 12.1 and 12.2)

12.2  Explain the main types of infertility. (SAQ 12.2)

12.3  Identify the causes and risk factors of infertility. (SAQs 12.3 and 12.4)

12.4  Describe different approaches to help infertile couples. (SAQ 12.5)

12.5  Explain the preventative measures for infertility. (SAQ 12.5)

12.6  Explain the management and counselling of infertile couples. (SAQ 12.5)

Study Session 12  Overview of Infertility

12.1  Definition of infertility