Table 42-4.
| Table 42-4. Components of the infertility history. |
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Medical history Fevers Systemic illness—diabetes, cancer, infection Genetic diseases—cystic fibrosis, Klinefelter syndrome |
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Surgical history Orchidopexy, cryptorchidism Herniorraphy Trauma, torsion Pelvic, bladder, or retroperitoneal surgery Transurethral resection for prostatism Pubertal onset |
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Fertility history Previous pregnancies (present and with other partners) Duration of infertility Previous infertility treatments Female evaluation |
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Sexual history Erections Timing and frequency Lubricants |
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Family history Cryptorchidism Midline defects (Kartagener syndrome) Hypospadias Exposure to diethylstilbestrol Other rare syndromes—prune belly, etc. |
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Medication history Nitrofurantoin Cimetidine Sulfasalazine Spironolactone Alpha blockers |
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Social history Ethanol Smoking/tobacco Cocaine Anabolic steroids |
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Occupational history Exposure to ionizing radiation Chronic heat exposure (saunas) Aniline dyes Pesticides Heavy metals (lead) |