Infertility Evaluation for Men and Women

If you and your partner have not been able to get pregnant for at least a year, you may want to consider Murray Hill infertility treatment to improve your chances of having a baby. In the United States, infertility is a common problem affecting about 9% of men and about 11% of women of reproductive age. Infertility may result from an issue with you or your partner or a combination of various factors preventing pregnancy. Establishing the cause of your infertility can be challenging, but it is necessary for effective treatment. The following information expounds on diagnosis and treatment for male and female infertility.
What are the different infertility treatments?
Infertility treatments range from simple lifestyle modifications to invasive procedures like surgery. Your specialist will recommend one depending on the cause of your infertility and how long you have been infertile. Other variables such as personal preference and your partner’s age also determine the type of treatment you get. Since the cause of your infertility is vital in determining your course of treatment, your doctor tries to evaluate the cause of your infertility.
Your doctor may evaluate your sexual habits and make recommendations to improve your pregnancy chances. Some infertile couples have no exact cause of their infertility (unexplained infertility), which is challenging to treat. The fertility evaluation procedures can be uncomfortable, and the assessment can also be expensive.
Infertility tests for men
A fertile man produces healthy sperms and ejaculates effectively into the vagina, where they travel to the egg. Impairment in any of these processes can cause male infertility. Fertility evaluation, therefore, attempts to determine if there is a problem with one or more of these processes. Examples of the tests for male infertility include:
For hormone testing, your doctor draws a blood sample to determine the levels of male hormones such as testosterone. You may also need to provide semen which a specialist analyzes in the lab. Genetic testing also helps your doctor determine whether there is a genetic defect causing infertility. Other tests which your doctor may use include testicular biopsy, imaging, and tests to evaluate the quality of the sperm.
Treatment for male infertility
Lifestyle adjustments such as discontinuing select medications, exercising, and improving the frequency and timing of sexual intercourse may help. Certain medications can also improve sperm count, increasing the likelihood of a successful pregnancy. In cases where there is sperm blockage, surgery may be necessary.
Infertility tests for women
Female fertility requires that a woman releases healthy eggs and the reproductive tract allows the passage of an egg into the fallopian tube to fuse with sperm for fertilization. Next, the fertilized egg travels to the uterus and implants in the lining.
Ovulation testing allows your doctor to determine whether you are ovulating by measuring your blood hormone levels. Using a test called hysterosalpingography, your doctor evaluates the condition of your uterus and looks for any blockage in the fallopian tubes. Other tests such as pelvic ultrasound and ovarian reserve testing can also help the doctor establish the cause of female infertility.
Treatment for female infertility
Specialists often use fertility drugs as the first line of treatment before recommending other procedures such as intrauterine insemination and surgery to restore fertility.
For further inquiries about infertility, consult your doctor at Noble Fertility Center.