Fertility Evaluation of Couples – Finding Childbearing Potential
Evaluating a couple’s fertility status requires a detailed examination of the reproductive health of both partners. This is to identify probable reasons of infertility. Such a process includes different tests such as semen analysis, assessment of ovarian reserve and imaging tests. By identifying the particular fertility obstacles faced by couples, treatment strategies are tailored to address the underlying problems and improve the chances of pregnancy.
Fertility Evaluation of Couples
Key elements of a couple’s fertility assessment include:
Detailed Medical History
Medical history of both partners, including any failed pregnancies, any surgeries, medicines and any such health condition that may affect fertility.
Physical Examination
Doctors conduct a comprehensive physical exam of both partners to assess their general health conditions. This helps to identify any physical factors hindering fertility.
Imaging Techniques
Doctors recommend imaging tests, like transvaginal ultrasound to assess the uterus and ovaries. Along with these, tubal status assessment also.
Semen Analysis
Seman parameters include sperm count, motility & morphology.
Ovarian Reserve Assessment
Assessment of female’s fertility by doing AMH (i.e. anti-Mullerian hormone) levels and by assessing AFC (i.e. antral follicle count) by transvagenal ultrasound.
Hormone Analysis
Hormone tests are done for both partners. In men, they test FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and testosterone to access sperm production. In women, they test baseline hormone level on cycle day 2/3.
Psychosocial Evaluation
The emotional & psychological impact that infertility usually has on couples. Doctors provide proper support, right medical advice & resources to the couples as and when required.
Lifestyle & Environmental Factors
Doctors discuss & explain the various lifestyle factors like taking proper diet, doing regular exercise, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol intake, and exposure to toxins/environmental pollutants that can affect the fertility of both partners.
Considering these important aspects of fertility evaluation of couples at Dr. Meera B’s fertility clinic in Kollam, Kerala, can help aspiring parents. This evaluation reveals the underlying issues to make an accurate diagnosis and develop individualized treatment plans for maximizing chances of successful conceptions.
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