Patient's question:
My husband has quit smoking and drinking for 4 months. Since his last menstrual period in June, he hasn't been using contraception, but there has been no news after two months.Past treatment history and effectiveness: No recent relevant tests have been conducted.
Help needed: In our situation, if we haven't conceived after two months, I wonder if we need to undergo some tests. If so, what tests should the husband and wife undergo? Please provide the specific names of the tests. Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Hello! The first step in infertility is to determine whether there is the ability to conceive. Fertilization is a complex physiological process that requires the following basic conditions:① The female's ovaries must release mature eggs normally each month;
② The male must be able to ejaculate during intercourse, with semen containing a normal number, shape, and vitality of sperm;
③ The female's fallopian tubes must be unobstructed, allowing sperm and eggs to meet and fertilize within the tubes;
④ The fertilized egg must be able to pass through the fallopian tubes into the uterine cavity and implant in the endometrium.
At the same time, it is also necessary to check whether there are immune antibodies present in both partners.
If any of the above links are obstructed, infertility can occur. There are over 150 causes of infertility, which can exist in both partners or only in one partner. Your situation does not yet qualify as infertility, and both of you can consider visiting a hospital for basic fertility tests to identify and treat any issues promptly. Wishing you good health!