Diagnosis & Treatment
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse or the inability to carry a pregnancy to term. The time frame is reduced to 6 months, however, if:
- You are a woman over 35
- You have a history of painful periods, irregular cycles, pelvic inflammatory disease, or miscarriages
- You are a male partner who has a low sperm count
The first step in overcoming infertility is an accurate diagnosis of the causes of your infertility. Current data show that among couples seeking treatment for infertility, there is a female problem 35% of the time, a male problem 35% of the time, and a combined problem 20% of the time. In 10% of cases, the cause is termed “unexplained” because all tests results have been normal.
In order to obtain a precise diagnosis, an in-depth study of each partner’s medical history and a thorough infertility work-up need to be completed. Particular care is taken to conduct only the appropriate tests, saving you both time and expense.
Diagnostic testing can examine such things as your hormonal patterns, your ovulation cycle, and the anatomy of your uterus and fallopian tubes, as well as your partner’s sperm shape and motility. If we suspect a fertility problem, additional testing may be required for the female partner, and/or perhaps a urological consultation may be recommended for the male partner.
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