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* Women who are infertile as a result of [[PCOS]] may have symptoms of [[dysmenorrhea]], irregular periods, [[acne]], [[hirsutism]], weight gain etc. | * 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. | *Infertility can cause many painful emotions in one or both partners. | ||
====Specific questions which can be asked in history==== | |||
* History of [[abdomen|abdominal]] or [[pelvis|pelvic]] surgery | |||
* History of contraceptive use | |||
* History of exposure to [[diethylstilbestrol]] | |||
* History of [[sexually transmitted infection]]s in either partner | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sanjana Nethagani, M.B.B.S.[3]
History and Symptoms
- The main symptom of infertility is the inability to become pregnant. Specific symptoms depend on what is causing the infertility.[1]
- 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
- ↑ Lindsay TJ, Vitrikas KR (2015). "Evaluation and treatment of infertility". Am Fam Physician. 91 (5): 308–14. PMID 25822387.