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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
* | *Treatment for infertility depends on age. It is recommended that women under 30 should generally try to get pregnant on their own for 1 year before seeking testing. | ||
*Infertility testing involves a complete medical history and physical examination of both partners. | *Infertility testing involves a complete medical history and physical examination of both partners. | ||
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::*Blood tests to check hormone levels, including [[progesterone]] and [[follicle stimulating hormone]] | ::*Blood tests to check hormone levels, including [[progesterone]] and [[follicle stimulating hormone]] | ||
::*Checking body temperature first thing in the morning to check if the ovaries are releasing eggs | ::*Checking body temperature first thing in the morning to check if the ovaries are releasing eggs | ||
::*FSH and clomid challenge test | ::*FSH and [[clomid]] challenge test | ||
::*[[Hysterosalpingography]] (HSG) | ::*[[Hysterosalpingography]] (HSG) | ||
::*[[Ultrasound|Pelvic ultrasound]] | ::*[[Ultrasound|Pelvic ultrasound]] | ||
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:*Tests in men may include: | :*Tests in men may include: | ||
::*Sperm testing | ::*[[Sperm]] testing | ||
::*Testicular biopsy (rarely done) | ::*[[Testicular biopsy]] (rarely done) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Physical Examination
- Treatment for infertility depends on age. It is recommended that women under 30 should generally try to get pregnant on their own for 1 year before seeking testing.
- Infertility testing involves a complete medical history and physical examination of both partners.
- Blood and imaging tests will be done.
- In women, this may include:
- Blood tests to check hormone levels, including progesterone and follicle stimulating hormone
- Checking body temperature first thing in the morning to check if the ovaries are releasing eggs
- FSH and clomid challenge test
- Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Laparoscopy
- Luteinizing hormone urine test (ovulation prediction)
- Thyroid function tests
- Tests in men may include:
- Sperm testing
- Testicular biopsy (rarely done)