COMPREHENSIVE FERTILITY EVALUATION

The most important factor in achieving pregnancy through fertility treatments is to start with a thorough evaluation.

The following tests are highly useful in the initial evaluation of any couple’s fertility care.

Baseline hormonal blood tests

The evaluation of FSH, estradiol, LH, and prolactin during the first few days of the menstrual cycle is an important parameter of the quality of the egg cells.

Evaluation of the interior of the uterus and fallopian tubes

A recent hysterosalpingogram (HSG) and sonohysterosalpingogram (SHG) allows Dr. Brandeis to determine if adhesions (scar tissue), fibroids, polyps, or ovarian cysts are present.
Semen analysis with strict (Kruger) criteria

A recent sperm analysis is helpful to determine whether the morphology (shape of the sperm) is adequate to achieve pregnancy.

If these tests do not indicate the cause of infertility further evaluation may include:

• Pelvic MRI
• Laparoscopy
• Sperm Antibody Testing

See Also: Hormonal Evaluation, Semen Analysis Testing and Vaginal Ultrasound