Eight Essential Tests for Female Infertility
With the continuous development of China's economy, the number of women suffering from infertility increases every year. However, most female infertility patients are unclear that a comprehensive examination is necessary for infertility. So, what aspects and which items should be included in the examination for female infertility?
To this end, gynecological experts will introduce us to the eight essential tests for female infertility.
[1] Four Basic Gynecological Clinical Examinations
The four basic examinations refer to: basal body temperature measurement, vaginal exfoliative cytology, cervical mucus examination, and endometrial biopsy. These four basic examination methods are simple and can be carried out in an outpatient setting. Through these checks, one can initially understand the function of the ovaries and the response of reproductive organs and tissues to ovarian endocrine.
[2] Endometrial Examination
If necessary, a biopsy can be performed to understand the functional state of the endometrium. This test is also a reliable method to know whether there is ovulation or luteal function status. It can also help understand the size of the uterine cavity and exclude uterine cavity diseases such as tuberculosis and uterine fibroids.
[3] Fallopian Tube Patency Examination
This includes fallopian tube air or liquid passage tests and hysterosalpingography. The main purpose is to understand whether the fallopian tubes are unobstructed and if the uterus and fallopian tubes are developing normally, checking for any deformities. For those with less than optimal patency (such as mild adhesions), this test also has therapeutic effects.
[4] Endocrine Function Test
By measuring serum estrogen and progesterone levels at different times during the menstrual cycle, one can understand the condition of ovarian function; by measuring basal metabolic rate, one can understand thyroid function; adrenal function tests and serum prolactin measurements can also be conducted.
[5] Immunological Examination
To understand if anti-sperm antibodies exist, in addition to performing anti-sperm antibody tests, post-coital tests and in vitro sperm penetration tests can also be used indirectly to understand this.
[6] Chromosome Examination: Some cases of infertility are related to the presence of anti-sperm antibodies within the body, so sometimes relevant immunological tests need to be carried out.
[7] Skull (Sella Turcica) X-ray Examination: To understand if there are tumors or other lesions in the pituitary gland.
[8] Predicting Ovulation and Estimating the Ovulation Period: This can be judged through basal body temperature measurement, cervical mucus examination, or hormone testing.
Experts Remind: Infertility may be a common clinical manifestation of various diseases in both male and female reproductive systems or systemic diseases. Therefore, when treating infertility, both partners should go to a regular hospital for examination simultaneously.
This article is excerpted from the official website of Changchun Gynecological Hospital. Original address: http://www.tjfk999.com/buyunjiancha/201104122268.html. For more information on gynecological diseases, please visit the official website of Changchun Gynecological Hospital.