Patient's question:
What are the tests for uterine infertility?Doctor's answer:
I. Basal Body Temperature: The woman should measure her temperature with a thermometer in her mouth immediately after at least 8 hours of sleep without any physical activity, and record it. Generally, the basal body temperature rises by 0.3-0.5°C after ovulation compared to before ovulation. If ovulation does not occur, the temperature does not rise during the second half of the menstrual cycle.II. Ultrasound Monitoring: Continuous ultrasound examinations can dynamically observe changes in the ovaries and endometrium, determining whether ovulation occurs. Additionally, vaginal ultrasound is more accurate and intuitive.
III. Cervical Mucus Testing: Typically, cervical mucus increases significantly in volume and becomes thin and egg-white-like before ovulation. There is a self-testing device for the female menstrual cycle available in the market that uses the typical changes in saliva to monitor ovulation, but it is not very accurate.
IV. Laparoscopic Examination: Laparoscopy can directly observe the ovulation of both ovaries through a television system in women with infertility. It also allows direct visualization of any abnormalities in the uterine organs, followed by corresponding surgical treatment.