Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies - Unsolved Practice Set
Chapter: Reproductive Health | Topic: Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies
INFERTILITY AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES - UNSOLVED PRACTICE SET
Topic: Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Multiple Choice Questions
Q1. Infertility in a couple is generally defined as the inability to conceive after:
- One month of trying
- Regular unprotected intercourse for about one year or more, without conception
- A single attempt
- Marriage alone
Q2. Which of the following can be a cause of infertility?
- Physical, congenital, or hormonal abnormalities
- Diseases and certain immunological problems
- Drug-related effects
- All of the above
Q3. Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) refer to:
- Techniques that help infertile couples have children
- Methods of contraception
- Techniques to prevent STIs
- Surgical sterilisation methods
Q4. Which of the following is generally considered an important part of infertility management, along with medical treatment?
- Counselling of the couple
- Ignoring the emotional aspect entirely
- Avoiding any medical consultation
- None of these
Q5. The rising number of infertility cases has led to significant growth in:
- Contraceptive research only
- Assisted Reproductive Technology clinics and techniques
- MTP services only
- Family planning slogans only
Short Answer Questions
Q6. Define infertility, and mention the general time period after which a couple may be considered infertile.
Q7. Name any two possible causes of infertility in couples.
Q8. Why is counselling considered an important part of the treatment process for infertile couples?
Q9. What do you understand by the term "Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)"?
Long Answer Questions
Q10. Discuss the various physical, congenital, and other causes that can lead to infertility in men or women.
Q11. Explain why infertility is considered both a medical and an emotional issue, and how a combination of counselling and ART can help address it.
APPLICATION / ANALYSIS
Q12. A couple has been trying to conceive for over a year without success and decides to consult a fertility specialist. Based on your understanding of infertility, suggest what kind of initial evaluations the doctor might recommend before deciding on a treatment approach.
Q13. In India, infertility clinics have grown rapidly in urban areas over the last two decades. Using your understanding of infertility and ART, suggest two possible reasons for this rising demand.