Infertility can be a serious issue for many couples, as it is a diagnosis that drastically changes the life you have always envisioned for yourself. Although, a person may be considered infertile after an entire year of trying to conceive for 12 months. But even if you have been trying to get pregnant for a while, you should not draw any self-conclusions. The best thing to do in such a situation is to consult an fertility specialist and get your and your partner’s fertility evaluated. If we talk about female infertility, in particular, it can be diagnosed by conducting female fertility tests.

Various types of Female Fertility Tests can help to diagnose infertility in female. Few are listed below:

OVARIAN RESERVE TESTING

As women age, the number of follicles and eggs decline and those that remain may decrease in quality. This is known as diminishing ovarian reserve. Ovarian reserve testing includes blood tests and an ultrasound to estimate the quality and quantity remaining.

HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAM

The hysterosalpingogram, or HSG, is a basic fertility test that evaluates the uterine cavity and determines if the fallopian tubes are open.

BLOOD TESTING

A small blood sample can help fertility doctors understand more about your body. One test is of AMH or anti-Mullerian hormone. This hormone can help assess ovarian reserve.

HORMONE TESTING

A variety of tests can examine several hormone levels in the body. Thyroid hormones, androgens, luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) can all affect fertility. These tests are typically performed with a blood sample.

LAPAROSCOPY & HYSTEROSCOPY

A laparoscopy uses a small telescope-like device and surgical tools that are inserted via a small incision in the navel and others through ports at the side of the abdomen. A hysteroscopy uses a small telescopic lens to look into the uterine cavity. With a Laparoscope, one can look for endometriosis, fibroids, cysts in the ovary, adhesions and tubal patency. With a hysteroscope, one can look out for polyp, fibroids, septum and any structural changes in the uterus.

Your fertility specialist will ask you about your gynaecological history before suggesting a female fertility test suitable to you. Some of the questions are listed below:

• Whether you have been pregnant before and the outcome of those pregnancies
• About the frequency of your periods over the last year
• About the frequency of intercourse and any problems during intercourse
• Whether you have been irregular and missed periods or had spotting between periods
• About any changes in blood flow or the appearance of large blood clots
• About what methods of birth control you have used
• Whether you’ve seen a doctor before for fertility problems and undergone treatment for them
• Duration of time that you have been trying to conceive
• If you have any chronic disorders etc.

If you have seen a doctor related to your fertility problems, bring all your fertility-related medical records and X-rays or sonograms with you. This will avoid duplication of tests and help your doctor to have a clear idea of what fertility issue you might be facing. You can contact us at DZIRE IVF to know more about female fertility testing. We offer the most affordable and accurate fertility tests in Mumbai.