Diagnosis of infertility
At the IVMED Reproductive Clinic, the health of each partner is considered as a whole, since successful conception, pregnancy and the birth of a healthy child depend on the reproductive health of both. Infertility diagnostics and a comprehensive examination are important steps in identifying possible causes of difficulties with conception.
Reproductive health assessment
It is recommended to visit a reproductive specialist if a couple is unable to conceive a child after a year of regular sexual intercourse without contraception. In addition, a visit to a specialist should be planned in the presence of pelvic inflammatory diseases, sexually transmitted infections, genetic abnormalities, as well as for couples over 35 years of age or those who have been diagnosed with infertility in one or both partners.
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Reproductive Checkup for women
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Reproductive Checkup for men
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Comprehensive diagnostics of infertility
Comprehensive diagnostics of infertility (infertility tests) performed in our clinic includes:
sonohysterosalpingoscopy
scanning electron microscopy of the endometrium
semen analysis
hysteroscopy
examination of the hormonal background and immune state of the body
tests for the presence of STIs
For couples suffering from infertility, there is also a special in vitro fertilization program that guarantees a solution to the problem of inability to have a child even in the most difficult cases.
Having difficulty conceiving a child is a common problem that requires a lot of effort to bring a baby into the world. Timely diagnosis of infertility will allow you to start eliminating its causes at an early stage, increasing the chances of a couple’s successful recovery and the birth of a long-awaited heir.
The relevance of infertility diagnostics is confirmed by disappointing facts: every fifth Ukrainian family has problems conceiving and giving birth to a child. At the same time, world-class statistics show that the percentage of infertile couples averages about 12%. Modern methods of diagnosing and treating infertility allow us to correctly identify the cause and successfully cope with most problems.
When is infertility suspected?
The definition of the critical period of 1 year is related to statistics that state that after refusing contraception, half of the observed couples were able to conceive a child within the first three months. Six months are required for pregnancy in 75% of cases, and in the absence of detected pathologies, nine out of ten couples fertilize within the first year after withdrawal from contraception. In the remaining couples, conception does not occur during the next two-year period, which indicates the need to visit a clinic for an infertility examination.
The effectiveness of the diagnosis is largely due to the need for infertility testing for both women and men. Only through joint efforts can a couple successfully go through the process of restoring reproductive function and give birth to a healthy baby.
Causes of infertility development
Regardless of the type of infertility, the following health problems can cause the disease:
- inflammatory processes in the pelvis
- STDS
- Reversible surgical sterilization allowed in the past
- Surgical interventions in the abdominal cavity
- the presence of various chronic diseases
- previous chemotherapy or radiation
Types of infertility
One of the partners may have malfunctions in the body that prevent conception, and therefore distinguish between male and female infertility. If the symptoms of fertility disorders are observed in spouses, infertility is called combined infertility.
Infertility can be primary, when a woman has never managed to get pregnant, or secondary, when pregnancies occur and have different outcomes – safe deliveries, miscarriages, abortions, surgeries, etc.
Other factors affecting fertility
The source of the problem can be a general situation or a very specific one, characteristic of only men or only women due to differences in biology. Negatively influencing factors include excessive consumption of caffeine, alcohol, and smoking. In this case, there are no differences, both sexes suffer from the harmful effects. Also, factors contributing to the development of the disease include excess or lack of body weight, taking drugs that suppress reproductive abilities (the most negative effect is caused by drugs prescribed for cardiovascular diseases). The harmful effects of radioactive elements, radiation, and toxic substances to which a man is forced to be exposed in connection with the performance of his professional duties can affect spermatogenesis.
Sometimes it is enough to change the environment, lifestyle, and solve general health problems to restore the ability to conceive. However, in some cases, medical care is indispensable. An infertility examination will help identify the exact cause and choose the most effective methods to eliminate it.
Features of treatment
Patients who come to us immediately after a year of failing to conceive naturally have the best chance of restoring reproductive function. After lifestyle adjustments and elimination of the primary source of the problem, the likelihood of fertilization during the second year increases: in almost half of the cases, the issue is resolved positively.
Specialists of this service
Extract of information from the License Register of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine for medical practice
Certificate of DSTU ISO 9001:2015
Accreditation certificate of the highest category