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This answer is incorrect. Fibroids are a recognised cause of infertility. Large fibroids inside the uterus can prevent sperm reaching the egg, or prevent a fertilised egg from implanting in the uterus.
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e
Fibroids
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This answer is incorrect. PCOS is a recognised cause of infertility as it causes infrequent ovulations which reduces the chance of conception.
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b
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
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This answer is incorrect. Endometriosis is a recognised cause of infertility. In endometriosis, endometrial tissue grows in abnormal places such as the ovaries or fallopian tubes which can block the fallopian tubes or form scar tissue that makes it harder to conceive.
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c
Endometriosis
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This answer is correct. Prior use of the combined oral contraceptive pill does not affect fertility, even if it was taken for many years. Once a woman stops taking the combined pill, her fertility returns to normal.
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a
Prior long term combined oral contraceptive pill use
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This answer is incorrect. Pelvic inflammatory disease is a recognised cause of infertility as it can cause the formation of scar tissue in the fallopian tube which makes it harder for the sperm and egg to meet.
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d
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Concept
Chapter
2693
4030
Fertility
Topic
175
Reproductive Physiology
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A 36-year-old woman attends the fertility clinic with her partner after struggling to conceive for three years.

Which of the following is not a recognised cause of infertility?
a