Infertility testing may be performed both for men and women. For women, such evaluation is appropriate if a woman has not become pregnant after having 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse.
Being tested is also appropriate for women with history of irregular menstrual cycles or with known or suspected problems with the uterus, tubes, or other problems in the abdominal cavity.
Our Center offers the following techniques that are performed with a standard blood test and ultrasound:
- Anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) blood test;
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) blood test;
- Antral follicle count (AFC).
These types of infertility tests are targeted at determining the woman's ovarian reserve (the number of eggs remained) and help define an appropriate type of treatment.
Transvaginal ultrasound.
Transvaginal ultrasound, or endovaginal ultrasound, can also be used to evaluate the woman's ovarian reserve and at the same time allows to identify a number of other health problems, including uterine growths, problems related to the uterine lining, and ovarian cysts. The procedure involves the insertion of the wand (transducer) into the vagina to visualize organs within the pelvic cavity. You might experience mild discomfort or a feeling of pressure during a transvaginal ultrasound scanning.
Hysterosalpingo-contrast-sonography, usually shortened as HyCoSy, refers to the transvaginal ultrasound examination performed with a contrast agent. GENESIS specialists use sterile saline to highlight the uterine cavity, and bubbled up normal saline to highlight the Fallopian tubes.
Infertility testing for men
Semen analysis is probably the first test to perform. This test is aimed to assess the state of the man's semen and includes measuring sperm count and white blood cell count, as well as analyzing semen volume, consistency and pH. A semen analysis may be necessary even if you have fathered a child before.
All the listed factors can affect the ability of sperm to travel and fertilize an egg. In case of low or zero sperm count, our specialists might recommend further medical procedures to treat possible causes with medications or surgery.