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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Sanjana Nethagani, M.B.B.S.[3]

## Overview

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Infertility may present with many symptoms, depending on the cause of infertility such as oligomenorrhea, hirsutism, etc. In some cases women might not have any symptoms/complaints other than the inability to conceive.

## History and Symptoms

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* The main symptom of infertility is the inability to become pregnant. Specific symptoms depend on what is causing the infertility.[1][2]
* Some women may have a history of oligomenorrhea, polymenorrhea or amenorrhea.
* Women who are infertile as a result of PCOS may have symptoms of dysmenorrhea, irregular periods, acne, hirsutism, weight gain etc.
* Infertility can cause many painful emotions in one or both partners.

#### Specific questions which can be asked in history

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* History of abdominal or pelvic surgery
* History of contraceptive use
* History of exposure to diethylstilbestrol
* History of sexually transmitted infections in either partner

## References

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1. ↑ Lindsay TJ, Vitrikas KR (2015). "Evaluation and treatment of infertility". Am Fam Physician. 91 (5): 308–14. PMID 25822387.
2. ↑ Makar RS, Toth TL (2002). "The evaluation of infertility". Am. J. Clin. Pathol. 117 Suppl: S95–103. PMID 14569805.

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