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The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice, Vol 14, Issue 1 33-45, Copyright © 2001 by American Board of Family Practice

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A primary care approach to the infertile couple

G. F. Whitman-Elia and E. G. Baxley
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia 29203, USA.

BACKGROUND: Approximately 20% of reproductive age couples have difficulty conceiving or maintaining an established pregnancy. The family physician is in a unique position to provide patient education, begin initial evaluation, make appropriate referrals, and offer ongoing counseling and support to couples who experience problems with fertility. METHODS: And extensive clinical review was conducted based on a MEDLINE search, the Cochrane database of systematic reviews, and other supporting evidence. RESULTS: Major physiologic influences affecting live birth rates include age, coital frequency, and duration of infertility. Male factor is associated with approximately 40% of these cases and should be addressed early in the evaluation. CONCLUSION: Many conditions once considered untreatable can now be routinely corrected. As managed care programs expand coverage to include infertility services, primary care providers will be asked to participate in the initial phase of this care. This article offers a practical approach.
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