What are the commonly used tests for female infertility?

In recent years, the incidence of infertility has become more and more common, causing great distress to many people. So what are the commonly used examination methods for female infertility? These medical knowledge are very necessary to know, let’s take a look at them below!

1. Reproductive system examination. In addition to a full-body examination, women should also undergo a reproductive system examination, which can provide a preliminary understanding of the general condition of the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and pelvic cavity, such as whether the size and position of the uterus are normal, whether there are any lumps or tenderness in the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, whether there is pain when the uterus is lifted, and the mobility of the appendages.

2. Hormone measurement. Speculation of ovulation and prediction of ovulation period: This can be determined by measuring basal body temperature, examining cervical mucus or measuring hormones.

3. Check the patency of fallopian tubes. It includes fallopian tube ventilation or fluid permeation examination and hysterosalpingography, mainly to understand whether the fallopian tubes are unobstructed, whether the development of the uterus and fallopian tubes is normal, and whether there are any deformities. It also has a therapeutic effect on those with poor patency of the fallopian tubes (such as mild adhesions).

4. Endometrial examination. If necessary, a biopsy can be performed to understand the functional status of the endometrium, and a menstrual examination is a reliable method to understand the presence or absence of ovulation or the functional status of the corpus luteum. It can also understand the size of the uterine cavity and rule out uterine cavity lesions such as tuberculosis and uterine fibroids.

5. Endocrine function test. For example, serum estrogen and progesterone levels can be measured at different times during the menstrual cycle to understand ovarian function; basal metabolic rate can be measured to understand thyroid function; adrenal function tests and serum prolactin measurements can be performed, etc.

The above describes the commonly used examination methods for female infertility. It is very important for a woman to have children. When some situations happen to you, you can use these examination methods to detect whether it is a sign of infertility. You must believe that with current medical conditions, infertility can be completely treated, so everyone should have confidence and not be afraid.