Infertility: practice question

A OBG question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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OBG · Infertility

Sample item

What initial male-factor investigation is commonly included in infertility assessment?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Semen analysis

Semen analysis evaluates sperm concentration, motility, and morphology and is a standard early assessment because infertility evaluation involves both partners.

Option by option

  • A. Semen analysis (correct)

    Correct: semen analysis is a first-line male-factor test.

  • B. Fundoscopy

    Fundoscopy examines the retina and optic disc.

  • C. Mammography

    Mammography evaluates breast tissue.

  • D. Otoscopy

    Otoscopy examines the ear canal and tympanic membrane.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is A, Semen analysis. Semen analysis evaluates sperm concentration, motility, and morphology and is a standard early assessment because infertility evaluation involves both partners.

Why is "Fundoscopy" not the answer?

Fundoscopy examines the retina and optic disc.

Why is "Mammography" not the answer?

Mammography evaluates breast tissue.

Why is "Otoscopy" not the answer?

Otoscopy examines the ear canal and tympanic membrane.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Infertility in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct: semen analysis is a first-line male-factor test.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Infertility?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.