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• Details of Infertility Examinations
Semen Analysis (SA)
Abstinence for 3 days before the test.
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It is recommended to maintain a daily routine 2-5 days before the test. Avoid smoking, drinking, excessive intake of caffeine and hormone medicines.
Hyaluronan-Binding Assay (HBA)
It can predict sperm performance and fertilization potential. As the sperm approaches to the "zona pellucida" of the ovum, the acrosome region of the sperm head secretes enzymes that allow the sperm to penetrate the ovum shell for fertilization.
• Those who have failed IUI multiple times.
• Those who have undergone IVF treatment but unable to get pregnant.
• Those with normal semen analysis values but unable to get pregnant.
Sperm DNA Fragmentation Analysis
Chances of miscarriage could be affected by sperm DNA fragmentation. Sperm DNA Fragmentation Analysis can be considered if all other indexes are normal but infertility or miscarriage persist.
Application: Watch this to understand the sperm crisis!
Transvaginal Ultrasonography (TVS)
Ultrasound is used to examine uterus structural abnormalities and to monitor follicle growth, endometrial thickness, fibroids, chocolate cysts, and endometriosis.
Ovarian follicles
Uterine cavity
Application
2D Ultrasound
• Amount and shape of follicles.
• Anteverted or retroverted uterus.
• Endometrial thickness.
• Routine gynecological examination.
• Females preparing for pregnancy.
4D Ultrasound
• Amount and shape of follicles.
• Each follicle is marked with a different color.
• Shape of uterine cavity.
• Surrounding tissue of the uterus.
• Females with known ovulation problems.
• Females with suspected structural abnormalities of the uterine cavity.
Hysterosalpingography (HSG) Reservation required.
From the end of menstruation to the day of ovulation, a radiocontrast agent is injected through the cervix, and X-ray photography is used to check whether the fallopian tubes are unobstructed. This can also help to observe the adhesion around the fallopian tube fimbria, to determine whether there are lesions, hydrops, and whether the uterus is congenitally deformed.
