title: Basic infertility assessment.
abstract: Infertility is a problem commonly seen in the primary care office, affecting one in every six couples. Causes of infertility and basics of the infertility assessment are described in this article. Therapeutic options are discussed. The role of the primary care provider in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of the infertile couple is defined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family and Community Medicine, Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157, USA.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Morell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000175:diagnosis; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010062:Ovulation Induction; D010808:Physical Examination; D012099:Reproductive Techniques