Fertility Evaluation
One of the most frequent concerns with fertility evaluation involves the thought by many that the infertility evaluation, carried out attempting to uncover the "cause" of an infertility problem, may have been incomplete or may have overlooked something.
There are many valid approaches to the work up of a couple who have been unsuccessful in their attempts to become pregnant. While the angle of the approach to a fertility problem may vary from physician to physician, it is generally felt that there are certain "basics" to be investigated in nearly every couple with an infertility condition. These baseline studies may be slightly modified based on the initial history of the couple involved, but in general, the items presented here are considered very important to us in the study of nearly all couples.
Male Fertility Evaluation Information Packet |
Female Fertility Evaluation Information Packet |
Approximately 15% of all couples have difficulty achieving a pregnancy during their reproductive years. In approximately 50% of these couples, a male factor is involved, either alone or with a coinciding female factor. The spectrum of causes of male infertility is quite variable, as are the appropriate treatments. Fortunately, significant progress has been made in the past decade in both the diagnosis and treatment of these infertile couples. These advances now allow for the successful correction of problems and the ultimate ability to establish a pregnancy for men who just a few years ago had little chance of having a biological child of their own. |
At one time, infertility due to female factors was thought to be the reason behind all fertility problems. Today, experts recognize that female infertility accounts for about 40% of all infertility cases, while male infertility accounts for 40% to 50% of cases, with the most common reasons being tubal blockages, Ovulation problems and Endometriosis. Unfortunately, around 15% to 20% of cases have no obvious cause associated with them, leading to a diagnosis of unexplained infertility. Apart from being terribly frustrating, unexplained infertility means that treatment is not directed at any known cause. |
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About purchasing Fertility Evaluation Information Packets
Each Fertility Evaluation Information Packet includes the following:
- Comprehensive list of fertility evaluation procedures
- List of things to do before each procedure
- What to expect during each procedure
- Instructions for care for after each procedure
- Questions to ask your doctor
- Suggestions for next steps