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Fertility testing of women begins with discussion of medical history, especially to check menstrual cycle patterns.
The testes produce between 100 and 200 million new sperm every day.
Fertility testing involves a series of tests designed to evaluate the reproductive health of both partners to identify factors that may affect conception.
Dr. Meghana Nyapathi, Reproductive Medicine Consultant and Group Head, Milan Fertility Centre, Bengaluru, shares everything you need to know
Fertility testing of women begins with discussion of medical history, especially to check menstrual cycle patterns. Other common components are tests to track ovulation, measure ovarian reserve (the number of possible eggs left in a woman's ovaries), and hormone levels. Pelvis Ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic surgery (laparoscopy and hysteroscopy) are two minimally invasive methods used to look for structural causes of infertility.
Fertility tests in men use semen analysis to determine the quantity and quality of sperm. Hormonal levels, as well as hereditary variables, can be evaluated as necessary. A post-ejaculatory urinalysis or testicular ultrasound may also be performed to find underlying causes of conditions such as retrograde ejaculation.
There are several ways to perform fertility tests, such as blood tests and imaging, which are often combined. Gender, medical history, and sexual history all influence which test is best. Based on the findings, various assisted reproduction procedures could be suggested, including IVF and IUI. Urinalysis to determine the days of greatest fertility and semen analysis to evaluate the number and health of sperm are two examples of home fertility tests that are also offered online and in pharmacies. If you are struggling with infertility, remember that early intervention can improve outcomes.
