Article Title

Managing Female Infertility in the Primary Care Setting

Authors

Shannon Webster, University of LynchburgFollow

Advisor

Dr. Reid

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to review the diagnosis and treatment of female infertility within primary care.

Method: A PubMed literature search was conducted with search terms female infertility, endometriosis, PCOS, infertility supplements, infertility medical management. Two hundred and fifty pertinent articles were retrieved and serve as the basis for this clinical review.

Results: A plethora of evidence-based research to demonstrate early management of infertility creates a positive correlation with successful live birth rates.

Conclusion: Early intervention, especially at the primary care setting, can improve outcome by saving time, prompt pertinent referring made earlier, and improved patient wellbeing.

Recommended Citation

Webster S. Managing Female Infertility in the Primary Care Setting. Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science. 2020; 2(1).