Are you wondering whether or not you have a fertility problem? If you are, then you need to get a physical exam and provide the doctor with complete medical history so that the doctor will be able to diagnose a problem. Remember, both of you will need to be seen by a doctor when infertility is suspected. Blood tests, semen samples, ultrasounds, and even exploratory surgery in some instances may be needed.
If after the exam if the out come shows that the woman has the problem with infertility then she will need to see a reproductive endocrinologist, a doctor who specializes in infertility. Some of the tests that may be conducted include:
- urine tests
- blood tests
- pap smear
- basal body temperature charting
- ultrasound
- endometrial biopsy
- potentially a postcoital test
All the above tests are designed to help determine the cause of infertility and determine the best way to treat it. The process can be long and involved, requiring many tests, drugs, and procedures, however millions of women each year submit themselves to them in the hopes of becoming pregnant.
Have been trying to conceive for at least 12 months without success? Then you may want to make an appointment with your doctor. Many women find out that the problem is something small that is causing the infertility and can be treated once the problem is identified. Other women may have more difficult problems to be dealt with, or a factor involving both a female and male can be part of the problem. A visit to your doctor will help you get the answers you need and what options are available to you.