Patient's question:
I've been married for several months and haven't gotten pregnant yet. It's said that it's better to go after the menstrual period is over. Besides the thorough check-up, what preparations are needed? When is the right time for an infertility check-up?Doctor's answer:
Generally, it takes 2 years of trying to conceive before it may be considered infertility. Since there are many reasons that can lead to female infertility, the tests required to determine if infertility is present will also be numerous. For example, blocked fallopian tubes can cause infertility, so a fallopian tube patency test should be performed. Additionally, gynecological infections can also lead to female infertility, and a routine vaginal discharge test should be conducted during infertility screening to check if the secretions are normal. A gynecological color Doppler ultrasound and a six-panel sex hormone test should also be done to assess whether ovulation and sex hormone levels are normal. Of course, abnormal sperm in men can also cause female infertility, so a semen quality test for men should also be conducted during infertility screening.