INFERTILITY

Infertility

Inability to conceive children

Infertility may result from an issue with either you or your partner, or a combination of factors that prevent pregnancy. Fortunately, there are many safe and effective therapies that significantly improve your chances of getting pregnant.

Causes

– Ovulation disorders
– Uterine or cervical abnormalities
– Fallopian tube damage or blockage
– Endometriosis
– Primary ovarian insufficiency (early menopause)
– Pelvic adhesions
– Cancer and its treatment.

Tests
Ovulation testing. A blood test measures hormone levels to determine whether you’re ovulating.
Hystero-Contrast-Sonography (HyCoSy) is an ultrasound procedure intended to diagnose structural defects of the female reproductive system, such as blockage of the Fallopian tubes. It is conducted by forcing an aqueous fluid up the fallopian tube to provide a contrast medium for ultrasound.
Ovarian reserve testing.This testing helps determine the quantity of the eggs available for ovulation. This approach often begins with hormone testing early in the menstrual cycle.
Other hormone testing.Other hormone tests check levels of ovulatory hormones, as well as pituitary hormones that control reproductive processes.

Imaging tests.Pelvic ultrasound looks for uterine or ovarian disease.

Depending on your situation, rarely your testing may include:
– Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may request a hysteroscopy to look for uterine disease.

– This minimally invasive surgery involves making a small incision beneath your navel and inserting a thin viewing device to examine your fallopian tubes, ovaries and uterus. A laparoscopy may identify endometriosis, scarring, blockages or irregularities of the fallopian tubes, and problems with the ovaries and uterus.