Medical History

The very first step in evaluating the fertility of a patient is receiving a thorough medical history.  The evaluating doctor will ask about previous evaluations, sexual habits, and how long the couple has been trying to achieve a pregnancy.  They will also ask for a detailed sexual history, in order to determine that the patient understands about optimal intercourse timing, and that no sperm-toxic lubricants or drugs are used. Any previous infections, sexually transmitted diseases, and childhood illnesses should be disclosed, as they may be relevant to the diagnosis.  

 

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Kallman Syndrome

Kallman Syndrome   Kallman Syndrome (KS) is a condition normally marked by small testes together with no spontaneous puberty, as well as problems with the

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