If you have been trying to conceive as a woman or to make your woman conceive as a man without any success, you ought to pay a visit to a fertility clinic. Fertility clinics exist to help people conceive. The clinics have reproductive health specialists who diagnose problems and propose interventions to help women conceive or to help men make their women conceive.
Considering that fertility or rather an infertility is a very sensitive issue, it may be difficult for you to ask friends or acquaintances if they know anything about it or about what to expect. This is the reason why we decided to do this post.
Hereby, you will learn what to expect as a woman or as a man when you visit a fertility clinic for a fertility test.
What to Expect As a Woman When You Go For a Fertility Test
When you arrive at a fertility clinic, you will be received by a specialist with whom you will discuss your infertility issue. The specialist will most likely ask you questions about your sex life, the medications you may be taking, the recreational drugs you are using, and any medical procedures you might have undergone in the past.
The next step after that is usually the examination of your reproductive system to make sure everything is in perfect health. Normally, four parts of the female reproductive system are closely examined to make sure they are okay. The four parts are the fallopian tubes, the cervix, the eggs, and the uterus.
The next step after the examination of the reproductive system is a gynecological exam. To check if things are also okay with you in that aspect. Other tests that might be carried out depending on what the specialist thinks is necessary. They include tests for STDs, menstrual blood work, ultrasounds to scrutinize the thickness of your uterus and the health of your ovaries, and hysteroscopy to photographically examine the health of the uterus.
Depending on your specific circumstances, the specialist may recommend an endometrial biopsy and/ or a diagnostic laparoscopy.
What to Expect As a Man When You Go For a Fertility Test
Most men who go to fertility clinics with their women, usually expect no tests at all. This is because there is a widely believed misconception that if a woman cannot conceive then problem is in her womb. However, this is not always true. In some cases, it is the reproductive system of the man that is not in good shape or working right.
So when you arrive at a fertility clinic, you will be received by a specialist with whom you will discuss your infertility issue. The specialist will also ask you certain questions including your sex life, the medications you may be taking, and so on.
After that, they will recommend a series of tests. The main test you can expect is the semen analysis test. For this test to be conducted, you will need to provide a semen sample. The test mainly involves looking at the sperm count and things like that.
Other tests you can expect include sperm mobility testing and genetic testing. Some blood work may also be done to scrutinize your hormone levels.
Usually, the test or tests that your fertility specialist will recommend will depend on your history and the things you discuss when you meet for the first time. Sometimes one test is enough, other times more comprehensive testing is needed. When tests are done, the specialist will analyze the results and recommend a treatment plan to get you ready to conceive or to make your partner conceive.
