Women Infertility - Fertility Tests for Women

[Jocelyn Leonard]

The first step that needs to be taken in regards to tests for women is
make sure that ovulation is occurring every month. If it is not then
this could explain the problem. There is more than one way to find
this out. A woman can check her ovulation at home by using a basal
body temperature to make note of any changes that occur in her morning
body temperature over a period of several months. Another option is to
record the texture of the cervical mucus she has over a period of many
months. There are also home ovulation test kits that can be purchased
at grocery stores or pharmacies. A physician can also check a female
patient's ovulation by way of blood tests and also if necessary, an
ultrasound of the ovaries. If the patient is found to be ovulating as
she is supposed to be, then other tests will need to be conducted.
The next step would be for common fertility tests to be done such as
an endometrial biopsy which tests the health of the uterine lining;
hormone tests which measure the balance of female hormones;
measurements of how well the thyroid is functioning (a TSH or thyroid
stimulating hormone level that lies somewhere between one and two is
believed to be right for pregnancy to take place) and a laparoscopy
which makes it possible for the doctor to clearly see all of the
pelvic organs.
A pap smear to look for any signs that there may be an infection or
cysts is a necessary diagnostic test for infertility problems.
Accompanying a pap smear is usually a pelvic exam that seeks to root
out an infection or any kind of abnormalities. A test that is often
done for infertility is a hysterosalpingography. In this case x-rays
are used in order to look for physical abnormalities that might be
affecting the fallopian tubes or the uterus. A special dye is injected
into the vagina that makes its way to the uterus and this dye clearly
shows up on the x-ray. This test makes it possible for the doctor to
see if the dye is able to effectively move through the uterus and into
the fallopian tubes. This test therefore helps locate blockages if
there are any. A blockage could make it difficult for an egg to travel
down the fallopian tubes (both must be checked with the dye) and to
find its way to the uterus. Blockages can also prevent sperm from
reaching an egg.

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