Common Initial Diagnostic Procedures
In order to determine the proper course of treatment, it is important to learn why you are having difficulty achieving the pregnancy outcome you desire.
- History and Physical Examination: The initial infertility consultation
- Preconception Counseling: Basic pre-pregnancy preparation
- Transvaginal Ultrasound: To examine the uterus and ovaries
- Semen Analysis: Test of the male partner’s sperm count
- Hysterosalpingogram (HSG): X-Ray of uterus and fallopian tubes
- Hormonal Testing: To test for egg production and ovulation
- Endometrial Biopsy: To evaluate the uterine response to progesterone
- Post-Coital Test: To evaluate the interaction between sperm and cervical mucus
- Basal Body Temperature Charting: Daily temperature charting for ovulation