Fertility Evaluation

INTRODUCTION

An infertility evaluation consists of exams and tests to determine the reason for your infertility. Treatment may be possible if a cause is identified. Many cases of infertility can be successfully treated even without a cause being found. Both partners’ medical and sexual histories are included in a standard fertility evaluation. Men undergo a semen analysis to determine the number of sperm and the movement and structure of the sperm. In the case of women, we check to see if they are ovulating. Ovulation can be detected and monitored through blood tests detecting hormones, ultrasound exams of the ovaries,

WHY FERTILITY EVALUATION?

It is recommended that you seek an infertility evaluation if you have not gotten pregnant after one year of regular sexual intercourse without using birth control. You should get an evaluation after 6 months of trying if you are older than 35.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM IVF?

Both Men & Women. If you’re a couple unable to conceive despite one year of regular sexual intercourse without using birth control, a fertility evaluation will immensely benefit you. It will help you identify the root cause of not achieving parenthood. Once you know the why, appropriate measures can be taken.

OVULATION INDUCTION & FOLLICULAR MONITORING PROCEDURE ASSESSMENT

prior to the treatment, the ovulation cycle is assessed to check the various levels of hormones present such as thyroid, prolactin, FSH, LH, testosterone, and other male androgens through a blood test. The womb, ovaries, development of follicles and thickness of the uterus lining are also assessed with the help of ultrasound.

STIMULATION

Your healthcare provider monitors your fertilized egg in the laboratory for signs of successful fertilization following ICSI. It should take a healthy fertilized egg five to six days to divide into cells and form a blastocyst. In order to determine whether you are likely to become pregnant from a blastocyst, your healthcare provider will analyze the blastocyst’s size and the cell mass. The success rate is approximately around 60-65%.

MONITORING

during this course of treatment, regular check-ups to monitor the growth of number and size of follicles developing.

TIMED INTERCOURSE

at the time of ovulation, patients are then advised to have intercourse for a successful pregnancy.

RESULTS

The success of the procedure depends on the woman’s diagnosis & other factors, including her age. Generally, we achieve a pregnancy success rate of 6-8 percent per cycle. It’s also important to point out that young, healthy couples with no fertility issues have about a 20% chance of becoming pregnant each month.