What should be done to assess the possibility of infertility?

The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Nguyen Van Thanh - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital

Infertility is the obsession of many families, with more than 1 million Vietnamese couples facing this dangerous disease. Actively learning about assisted reproductive techniques is a method that gives hope to infertile couples.

To be able to assess the possibility of infertility, couples should visit the clinic to perform the infertility examination procedure. It is an important assessment that includes tests and tests to find out why the patient can't or can't get pregnant or is at risk of infertility?
If the cause is found, the success rate of treatment will be higher. However, there are many cases where the patient cannot find the cause but can still be treated successfully.

Women who have not become pregnant after about a year of regular sex without using conventional methods of contraception such as using condoms, taking oral contraceptives, ... Or when women are in adulthood over 35 and still not pregnant after trying for 6 months having sex without using birth control. A woman's menstrual cycle is irregular. Spouse is experiencing known fertility problems. Women who are over 40 years old and have not been pregnant for 6 months without using birth control.

Most women with infertility are due to irregular ovulation. For men, the most common are problems in the testicles that affect the way testicles are made or how they will function.
In addition, many other female factors including problems with hormones or reproductive organs affect fertility. Scarring or blockage of the fallopian tubes is also a cause of infertility in women. This is the result of sexually transmitted diseases.
Moreover, thyroid or pituitary gland problems are also the reason why many women are infertile. In men, blockage of the tube that carries sperm from the testicles can also be the main cause of infertility.

The first time the patient comes to the infertility clinic, the patient will be examined by a doctor in the field of fertility. Doctors will ask questions about abnormal vaginal bleeding, menstrual periods, or serious disorders that can affect fertility, such as thyroid disease. Some of the health-related questions that will be asked by the doctor include:
Past surgery-related illnesses. Medicines used, whether prescription or non-prescription, herbal medicine. Past pregnancies and their results. Birth defects in the family. Have you ever used tobacco, alcohol or drugs? Job. In addition, the spouses may also receive questions such as:
What methods have been used to prevent pregnancy. How long does it take to try to get pregnant? Do you often have sex and encounter any problems? Infertility is one of the difficult problems that seriously affect the happiness of families. In order to solve the worries of infertile couples, Vinmec Fertility Center is the leading modern center in Vietnam, built and applied a comprehensive medical examination and treatment process, combining both Andrology and Obstetrics and Gynecology to give the optimal plan for each patient case.
In addition to advanced reproductive support methods, a team of good doctors in the country and the world, with prestige and long experience in the field of infertility have a decisive role in the success of IVF Vinmec:
Dr. Dr. To Minh Huong - Head of Clinical Reproductive Support Unit, Vinmec Times City International Hospital. With more than 30 years of experience working in the field of Assisted Reproduction. Th.S.BS Le Thi Phuong Lan - Head of Reproductive Support Unit, Lab, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital. With 30 years of experience working in the field of Assisted Reproduction. The center is equipped with a system of modern facilities and equipment, ensuring the best conditions for embryo culture such as the ISO 14644-1 international standard clean room system, Labo is designed with one-way, pressure Positive force blowing clean air and mini incubator system.

Articles refer to the source Acog.org