Basic Infertility Work up

Our one of the premium services include Basic Infertility Work up by which we give assistance to the patients who have been trying to conceive for a year or more (after 6 months if the woman is over 35). We also suggest baseline fertility testing and help our patients in decision making.

We understand that it is our responsibility to guide our patients properly, which is very crucial for the success of treatment.

A semen analysis is crucial to the diagnostic work up of an infertile couple.Semen can be analysed by the WHO or the more stricter Kruger criteria. Usually, three days abstinence is required before we can perform semen analysis

A Hysterosalpingogram is performed to evaluate the tubal status.It is a day care procedure. No anaesthesia is required. Many patients have a lot of fear attached with this procedure, usually from hearsay. When properly done, majority of patients will not complain of pain.

This gives us an indication of the status of the uterus, endometrium and ovaries. It also identifies ovarian cysts, pelvic collection, hydrosalpinx etc.

This is a process of serial ultrasonic monitoring of the ovarian follicles to identify when the egg is mature and then consequently advise either natural contact, intrauterine insemination or proceed with egg collection as in in-vitro fertilisation.

Hormonal profile includes day 2 or 3 measurement of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Estradiol. This gives an indication of the ovarian reserve of the lady.

We also measure estradiol and progesterone to monitor a gonadotrophin stimulated cycle. Thyroid profile (T3, T4 and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) and Prolactin, amongst others, are important hormones that aid us in fertility treatment.