The diagnostic methods are individually adapted to couples wishing to have children. In order to choose the right types of fertility tests for you, we conduct a detailed interview, because both of your medical histories play an important role.
Changes in the menstrual cycle, how long you've been trying to conceive naturally, previous operations, or illnesses are also decisive factors. Couples struggling to conceive can start thinking about which points might be important for the fertility centre in advance. The age of the woman is a decisive characteristic because, from the age of 30, the quality of the ova continuously decreases. In men, on the other hand, it must be clarified whether the sperm quality is still sufficient or to what extent it’s limited.
A sperm analysis is often the first step in the diagnostic stage of fertility treatment. Through a microscopic examination in our laboratories, we examine and assess the number of sperm cells per millilitre of semen, the shape of the sperm and their motility. If less than 15 percent of the sperm is regular in shape and less than 25 percent have normal motility, natural pregnancy is unlikely.
Cycle monitoring helps couples prepare for “sexual intercourse at the optimal time”. With this method, it is important that the fallopian tubes are unobstructed and fully operational and that semen quality is normal. This preliminary treatment measure is also referred to as a fertility check. The woman’s cycle is monitored with specific ultrasound and hormone tests. This makes it possible to monitor the number, size and maturity of the follicles, as well as the hormonal stimulation of the ovaries and ovulation.
Hysterosalpingo contrast sonography (HyCoSy) is an examination of the fallopian tubes. This procedure involves a catheter being administered into the fallopian tubes via the uterus. This procedure is normally completely painless and you don't need to be put under general anaesthetic.