Towards less confusing terminology in reproductive medicine - A counter proposal

被引：2
|
作者：
Homburg, R [1 ]
机构：
[1] Vrije Univ Amsterdam, Med Ctr, Div Reprod Med, Dept Obstet & Gynaecol, NL-1007 MB Amsterdam, Netherlands
来源：
HUMAN REPRODUCTION | 2005年 / 20卷 / 02期
关键词：
infertility; infertility investigation; infertility treatment; prognosis; terminology;
D O I：
10.1093/humrep/deh620
中图分类号：
R71 [妇产科学];
学科分类号：
100211 ;
摘要：
Less confusing terminology in reproductive medicine was the goal of a recent proposal the basis of which was to drop the term 'infertility' and replace it with a description. It also contained a prognostic grading system. The present article, arguing against most of these proposals, should not be regarded as nihilism but as constructive criticism to attain more clarity and common understanding. A counter proposal is suggested and includes retention of the term 'infertility', disposal of the terms 'subfertility' and 'sterility' with practical suggestions of when difficulties in conceiving should be investigated and treated.
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