A couple is said to be infertile if, after a year of unprotected sex, they are unable to conceive if under the age of 35 and 6 months if more than 35 years. We frequently include both spouses in the evaluation when a couple is having trouble conceiving in an effort to identify and treat the underlying cause (s). There are several situations where a couple can take action to improve their chances of getting pregnant. These include monitoring the female partner’s menstrual cycle and arranging sexual activity to coincide with the period’s most likely time of ovulation. Making lifestyle adjustments including restricting alcohol, caffeine, and other drugs, maintaining a healthy weight, and quitting smoking may also be beneficial. We advise on the best tests to run and when a formal examination is necessary.

The male partner’s sperm must fertilize the female partner’s egg during intercourse in order to result in pregnancy. Getting a partner pregnant naturally will be challenging or impossible if the male produces no sperm (or insufficient sperm), or if the sperm are unhealthy (for instance, if they move too slowly or are abnormally shaped). Problems with sperm count or function can result from a variety of medical disorders.

The evaluation of male infertility aims at the root cause so that the appropriate course of action can be taken. A medical history, physical examination, and a procedure known as a semen analysis are typically the first steps we take.

There are several tests available to evaluate female infertility, although they may not all need to be performed. Some of these tests include medical history, Menstrual history, Physical examination, Blood tests, Tests to evaluate the uterus and fallopian tubes, Hysterosalpingogram, Hysteroscopy, Pelvic ultrasound, Sono hysterogram, Laparoscopy, and Genetic testing.