Infertility is a pregnancy abnormality that troubles many modern emergency stop methods. Infertility refers to sexual activity between couples without any contraceptive measures for more than a year. However, infertility is the result of both partners and requires joint examination. If either party has abnormal physical health, it will lead to infertility. So, what are the comprehensive examinations for female infertility?
What are the general examinations for female infertility
1. In addition to a full body examination, a reproductive system examination should also be performed. Vaginal endoscopy and internal diagnosis provide a preliminary understanding of the condition of the vagina, uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and pelvic cavity.
2. Inferring ovulation and predicting ovulation period: judged by B-ultrasound, basal body temperature measurement, cervical mucus examination or hormone testing.
3. Endometrial examination: A reliable method to assess endometrial function through biopsy, determine ovulation or luteal function status, and exclude uterine cavity lesions such as tuberculosis and uterine fibroids.
4. Endocrine function testing: For example, measuring serum estrogen and progesterone levels at different times of the menstrual cycle to understand ovarian function.
5. Tubal patency examination: Fallopian tube ventilation or fluid test and hysterosalpingography are performed to determine whether the fallopian tubes are unobstructed, whether the development of the uterus and fallopian tubes is normal, and whether there are any abnormalities.
6. Immunological examination: To determine the presence of anti sperm antibodies, in addition to conducting anti sperm antibody testing, it is also possible to indirectly understand through post coital tests, in vitro sperm penetration tests, and other methods.
7. X-ray examination of the skull (sella turcica): to determine if there is a tumor or other lesion in the pituitary gland.
8. Chromosome examination: Some cases of infertility are related to the presence of anti sperm antibodies in the body, so sometimes immunological tests are also necessary. Recommend going to Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital for examination and treatment.
Signs of female infertility
1. Dysmenorrhea. Long term dysmenorrhea is an early symptom of female infertility, mainly related to factors such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammation, uterine fibroids, and uterine dysplasia.
2. Abdominal pain. Chronic lower abdominal and bilateral dull pain or lumbar and sacral pain is also an early symptom of female infertility, mainly closely related to pelvic inflammation, cervicitis, ovarian inflammation, endometriosis, ovarian tumors, etc.
3. Symptoms before and after menstruation. Premenstrual breast swelling, menstrual headaches, menstrual diarrhea, menstrual swelling, menstrual fever, menstrual chyme, premenstrual facial acne, etc. should be highly valued. These symptoms may be early signs of female infertility and are related to luteal dysfunction caused by endocrine disorders.
4. Galactorrhea. The phenomenon of breast milk overflowing on its own or after squeezing during non lactation is closely related to factors such as hypothalamic dysfunction, pituitary tumors, primary hypothyroidism, chronic kidney failure, long-term use of contraceptives, and long-term use of antihypertensive drugs.
Pregnancy is a very complex process that requires not only healthy fertilization between the male and female partners, but also the normal growth and development of the fertilized egg. During this period, if either party's reproductive system experiences abnormalities, it may lead to the failure of conception. So, if infertility occurs, both men and women need to undergo a comprehensive physical examination and receive treatment based on the cause.
