Infertility Flashcards
Considered Infertility issue if…
Having regular sexual intercourse (2-3 times/week) for 1 year and no pregnancy
Male Infertility Testing
Sperm analysis
If abnormal test agin in 3 months, if grossly abnormal test again asap
Female Infertility (Ovarian Reserve Testing)
FSH (high if ovarian reserve is low)
Test 2-5 days after LMP
Femle Infertility (Ovulation Testing)
Mid cycle progesterone (usually day 21 or 7 days back from normal number of days of cycle)
Androgens
LH (HIGH in PCOS)
Female Infertility (Structure Testing)
US Pelvis
Female Infertility (Tubular Testing)
HSG Xray
Chlamydial testing
If known risk factors (such as PID, previous ectopic, endometriosis) then laparoscopy may be carried out
Female Infertility Extra Testes
Rubella
Smear tests