Basic Infertility Tests |

Basic Infertility Tests

Procedure

The best time to visit the hospital for infertility tests is 1-2 weeks after menstruation.

On the day of the test, wear clothing that is easy to remove and avoid heavy make-up.

The doctor will first check overall health, perform an internal examination, and ask the woman to fill out a written questionnaire

Questions about pregnancy ability and menstrual cycle are included in the questionnaire.

Overall physical condition, distribution of body fat and body hair, and breast development are checked.

The internal examination will check for vaginitis (colpitis), uterocervical inflammation, and pelvic inflammation.

Basic health tests

Types of tests: Blood pressure, weight, standard blood test, urine test, STD test, liver function, kidney function test, electrocardiogram, and chest x-ray

Other tests may be added depending on the presence of disease and patient's overall condition.

Diagnostic tests for tuberculosis, diabetes, and low body weight-Infertility is sometimes due to poor health.

Hormone test: A blood test checks hormone secretion level and balance 2-4 days into menstruation.

Vaginal ultrasound: Detects deformation of the fallopian tubes and assesses the condition of the ovaries and uterus.

Fallopian tube blockage and uterus build test

The condition of the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes are tested between 2 days after the menstruation cycle is completely finished and 3 to 4 days before ovulation.

Ovarian ultrasound: Checks the growth and number of egg cells and whether ovulation takes place. Performed 11-12 days after the menstrual cycle begins and continues until ovulation is complete.

Uterine mucus test: Checks the condition of the mucus at the mouth of the uterus immediately before ovulation or during ovulation.

Endometrium test: Performed 10-12 days after ovulation, it evaluates the condition of the endometrium.

After intercourse test: Performed 1 to 2 days before ovulation is expected, it tests whether the husband's sperm has entered the uterus. A sample of the wife's mucus must be taken within 8 hours of intercourse.

Semen test: Taken at the same time as the wife's infertility tests.

For further details, contact a hospital obstetrics and gynecology department that specializes in fertility issues.