The causes of infertility are quite complex, especially for female friends. Infertility is related to multiple factors, and various gynecological diseases not only affect the physical health of female friends, but also may affect their fertility. Male friends are no exception, as high stress and irregular lifestyle can all cause infertility. Below, we will learn which items to check for infertility.
What are the items to check for infertility
1. Physical examination
The examination includes overall development and nutritional status, as well as the development of secondary sexual characteristics such as breast development, fat distribution, hair growth, pubic hair distribution, and the presence of masculinization. It also includes checking for breast overflow and thyroid enlargement during breast compression.
2. Gynecological examination
Including the development of external genitalia, checking for abnormalities and inflammation; The thickness of the hymen, whether there are narrow or specific sensitive conditions in the hymen and vaginal opening, etc; Vaginal depth and tightness, presence of vaginal atresia, and normal mucosal color.
Six tests for infertility hormones
These six generally include: follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol (E2), progesterone (P), testosterone (T), and prolactin (PRL).
It is best to check endocrine function on the 2nd to 3rd day of menstruation, which belongs to the early follicular stage and can reflect the functional status of the ovaries. But for those who have not had menstruation for a long time and are eager to know the test results, they can be checked at any time.
At least one month before checking for basic sex hormones, do not use sex hormone drugs, including progesterone, estrogen, and contraceptive pills, otherwise the results will not be reliable, except for those who need to recheck sex hormones after treatment.
Infertility is a big problem, and many families are divided due to infertility. Of course, the most important and crucial thing for infertility is to identify the cause of infertility and treat it accordingly. Infertility testing is not targeted at one party, but both husband and wife must undergo testing to confirm whether there are any physical problems.
