Testing Outline
- The first consultation is devoted to a detailed History including review of any old records/ultrasounds/Treatment cycles/etc. It is highly recommended that the male partner be present at the initial consultation.
- Semen analysis for the male partner. For more on the sperm parameters and their effects on fertility, please read this ASRM fact sheet: /media/assets/Sperm morphology.pdf
- Physical examination and Cervical cultures
- Cycle day 3 blood tests (FSH, LH, Estradiol, TSH, Prolactin) and ultrasound. Clomid Challenge test (CCCT) is performed in women > 36, or in younger women if the ovaries are noted to be small on ultrasound. Women with prior poor response to injectable medications will also be candidates for this test.
- HSG (days 6-11). Effective June 2009, we will start performing HSG in our facility. Read about the HSG procedure fact sheet at /media/assets/hsg.pdf
- Sonohysterogram (days 6-11): read ASRM's fact sheet at /media/assets/SHG.pdf
- Office hysteroscopy (days 6-11)
- Cycle day 21 blood test (pregnancy test, progesterone level)
- Endometrial biopsy (day 22-25)
- Mammogram in women > 40, or in younger women with positive family history of breast cancer.
- In certain cases, a laparoscopy is needed to further evaluate tubal status or rule out endometriosis, adhesions, or other pathology. To read more about laparoscopy /media/assets/laparoscopy.pdf
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