Clear Answers About Your Fertility
What Does a Fertility Assessment Include?
The evaluation is performed in a targeted and individualized manner, allowing us to identify the underlying causes of infertility while avoiding unnecessary investigations.
How Is Fertility Evaluation Performed?
The process is straightforward, well-organized, and tailored to your individual needs.
Fertility Ultrasound: What Can It Reveal?
A fertility ultrasound is a simple, painless examination that provides valuable real-time information about reproductive health.
Hormonal & Endocrine Evaluation: Understanding Your Cycle
Key Hormones Assessed:
- AMH – Anti-Müllerian Hormone – an important marker of ovarian reserve.
- FSH & LH –Hormones that regulate ovarian function and follicular development.
- Estradiol – Associated with follicular growth and ovarian activity.
- Progesterone – Used to confirm ovulation.
- Prolactin
- TSH (Thyroid Function)
- Androgens
Hormonal testing is performed on specific days of the menstrual cycle to ensure accurate interpretation of results.
Male Fertility: An Essential Part of Fertility Assessment
Male-factor infertility contributes to a significant proportion of infertility cases, making male evaluation an important part of the fertility work-up.
Common Investigations:
- Semen Analysis – The primary test used to evaluate male fertility potential.
- Semen Culture – Performed when infection is suspected.
- Hormonal Evaluation – Recommended in selected cases.
- Testicular Ultrasound – Performed when further investigation is required.
What Does a Semen Analysis Evaluate?
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I undergo a fertility evaluation?
Evaluation is generally recommended after 12 months of unsuccessful attempts to conceive, or after 6 months if the woman is over 35 years old.
Is fertility testing painful?
Most fertility investigations, including ultrasound examinations and blood tests, are minimally invasive and well tolerated.
Do both partners need to be evaluated?
Yes. Fertility assessment should include both partners, as male-factor infertility is common and often contributes to difficulties conceiving.
What happens after the evaluation?
Once the results are available, a personalized treatment strategy is developed based on the identified causes, reproductive goals, age, and fertility potential.
Will I necessarily need IVF?
Not necessarily. Treatment recommendations vary according to the underlying diagnosis and may range from lifestyle modifications and ovulation induction to IUI, IVF, or other fertility treatments.
Your fertility treatment strategy begins with a thorough and accurate evaluation.
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