Infertility Workup
Factors Associated With Infertility:
- Male factor
- Ovulation dysfunction
- Cervical factor
- Tubal factor, uterine factor
- Endometriosis
Hormone Tests:
- TSH
- PROLACTIN
- FSH
- LH
- DHEAS
- Testosterone
Semen Analysis
Ovulation Prediction
Purchase an Ovulation Predictor Kit i.e. OvuQuick, Clear Plus Easy, OvuKit.
Begin testing according to manufacturer’s recommendation. Complete the testing during the daytime between 2 and 4 p.m. each day. When the color changes, call
the office to schedule an appointment for the next morning for the following two
tests. Have intercourse late the night before:
- Ultrasound to determine follicular development
- Post-coital test which assesses the sperm function at the cervix
Luteal Phase Evaluation: Serum Progesterone, blood tests performed days 5, 8, and 11 after the kit changes.
Hysterosalpingogram: an X-ray evaluation of uterine cavity and contour and potency of fallopian tubes.
Laparoscopy Hysteroscopy: A technique for evaluating for endometriosis and scar tissue around the tubes. The hysteroscopy is a more extensive evaluation of the endometrial cavity.
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