Different Types of Female Fertility Tests

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Different Types of Female Fertility Tests
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• For women, fertility tests begin with a general
  physical examination and progress to a general
  gynecological examination.
• To find the root of female infertility, there are
  special fertility tests.
• Some of these tests are highlighted here, along
  with how to check female fertility.

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• Ovulation Test
• This test is used to verify ovulation.
• It uses ovulation predictor kits, temperature
  charts, blood tests, and ultrasounds.
• A blood test is done to measure hormone levels
  that determine whether the woman being tested is
  ovulating.
• Ovarian function test
• Ovarian function is a test to check how hormones
  work during the ovulation cycle.
• On the third day of the menstrual cycle,
  estradiol and follicle-stimulating hormones are
  measured.
• Ultrasound and blood tests to check inhibin
  levels can be used to confirm ovulation.

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• Luteal phase test
• This test evaluates progesterone levels as well
  as other hormones.
• This is a more comprehensive method of testing
  hormones such as luteinizing hormones,
  follicle-stimulating hormones, estradiol,
  progesterone, and prolactin. Thus, luteal phase
  testing includes hormone blood tests such as
  estrogen level testing.
• Note Ovulation testing, ovarian function tests,
  and luteal phase tests are all components of
  ovarian tests, which are an important part of
  female fertility testing.
• Hysterosalpingography This test evaluates the
  uterus and fallopian tubes.
• It detects blockages or other problems. The test
  is performed using X-ray contrast that is
  injected into the uterus.

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• Ovarian reserve testing
• The number of eggs available for ovulation is
  determined by the ovarian reserve test.
• The test examines ovulatory and pituitary
  hormones, which regulate reproductive processes.
• Endometrial biopsy
• Before menstruation, a small piece of tissue from
  the endometrium is removed.
• This is done to see if the endometrial lining is
  thick enough for a fertilized egg to implant and
  grow.
• Advise as per the situation.

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• Imaging tests
• Laparoscopy and hysteroscopy are imaging tests.
• Hysteroscopy uses a thin, lighted instrument to
  detect uterine anomalies missed by ultrasound.
• In this procedure, a device is placed in the
  cervix.
• On the other hand, laparoscopy is a minimally
  invasive procedure.
• A small incision is made below the navel and a
  thin viewing instrument is inserted to view the
  uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes.
• Endometriosis, scarring, blockages, and other
  abnormalities in the uterus and fallopian tubes
  are all detected by laparoscopy.

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• Cervical Mucus Tests
• Cervical tests include bacterial testing as well
  as a post-coital test (PCT).
• Determines whether sperm can pass through the
  cervical mucus and survive.
• Ultrasound tests
• Ultrasound tests are used to determine the
  thickness of the lining of the uterus
  (endometrium).
• It helps in monitoring ovarian follicle
  development as well as an examination of the
  uterus and ovaries.

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• Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
• An HSG test is an X-ray of your uterus and
  fallopian tubes. In this procedure, dye is
  injected through the cervix into the fallopian
  tubes and uterus.
• Any obstruction in the uterus can be identified
  using this dye.
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  Infertility
• Although all these tests are done to check female
  infertility, the results of these tests vary from
  patient to patient.

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• To be more specific, all the above tests will be
  suggested depending on the patient's condition.
• Gynecologists and fertility specialists may
  recommend only blood tests for a healthy woman,
  while an unhealthy woman may need a battery of
  tests to identify the source of her infertility.
• A common first step in all these tests is a
  medical history analysis, as well as a discussion
  of other topics such as contraceptive use,
  menstrual and pregnancy history, past
  medications, and more.

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• This step is followed by a preliminary test and
  then a special test.
• In short, all types of female infertility tests
  are part of a long series of visits and
  discussions and are entirely based on the
  patient's condition.
• Consult with a fertility specialist who is an
  expert in their field.