Infertility Evaluation
What goes into a fertility evaluation?
A standard fertility evaluation includes physical exams and medical and sexual histories of both partners. Men undergo a semen analysis that evaluates sperm count and sperm movement and structure.
An individualized evaluation conducted by a fertility specialist can help ease frustration and worry by providing information, answers and direction as to further diagnosis and treatment. Evaluation is the first step to taking full advantage of reproductive potential and timeline
following these guidelines to know when to begin a fertility evaluation:
- Women trying to get pregnant after age 30 but under the age of 35 who have not conceived after a year of well-timed intercourse
- Women between the age of 35-39 who have not conceived after six months of well-timed intercourse
- Women trying to get pregnant after age 40 who have not conceived after three months of well-timed intercourse.
- Men with low sperm counts
- Men or women with known fertility risk factors
- Single women or lesbian couples who may need fertility services
