Diagnostic of women infertility
Problems with ovulation account for most cases of infertility in women. Without ovulation, there are no eggs to be fertilized. Some signs that a woman is not ovulating normally include irregular or absent menstrual periods.
Tests for woman infertility may include:
- Measuring basal body temperature - taking the woman's temperature each morning before arising in an effort to note the 0.4 to 1.0 degree Fahrenheit temperature increase associated with ovulation.
- Monitoring cervical mucus changes throughout the menstrual cycle to note the wet, stretchy, and slippery mucus associated with the ovulatory phase.
- Measuring serum progesterone (a blood test).
- Biopsying the woman's uterine lining (endometrium).
- Measuring the amount of luteinizing hormone in urine with home-use kits to predict ovulation and assist with timing of intercourse.
- Progestin challenge when the woman has sporadic or absent ovulation.
- Hysterosalpingography (HSG) -- an x-ray procedure done with contrast dye that looks at the route of sperm from the cervix through the uterus and fallopian tubes.
- Laparoscopy to allow direct visualization of the pelvic cavity.
- Pelvic exam for the woman to determine if there are cysts.
- Serum hormonal levels (blood tests) for either or both partners.
Risk factors for female infertility include: age, weight, extreme weight levels, smoking, alcohol and caffeine use, environmental factors, stress and fertility.
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