Female infertility tests, explained
If conceiving is taking time, a handful of straightforward tests can often point to why — and, more importantly, to what will help.
If conceiving is taking time, a handful of straightforward tests can often point to why — and, more importantly, to what will help.
Fertility testing is really about answering a few clear questions: are you ovulating, what does your egg reserve look like, are the tubes open, and is the uterus healthy?
A few blood tests build the picture:
A pelvic ultrasound checks the ovaries and uterus, counts follicles, and can be used to track ovulation across a cycle.
An HSG (a special X-ray) checks whether the fallopian tubes are open. Sometimes a hysteroscopy or laparoscopy is used to look inside the uterus or pelvis directly.
A semen analysis is a simple but essential test — male factors contribute to a large share of fertility difficulty, so testing both partners saves time.
Results are a map, not a verdict. Even when a test flags something, it usually points to a treatment — and sometimes everything looks normal, which is its own useful information.
The clearest next step is a calm consultation. Dr. Ritika will talk it through with you — no rush, no jargon.
A blood test that gives an idea of your ovarian reserve — roughly, how many eggs you have left.
A quick X-ray test that checks whether your fallopian tubes are open.
Most are simple blood tests or scans. An HSG can cause brief cramping, which is manageable.
Yes — a semen analysis is a standard and important part of the workup.
Sometimes no clear cause is found (unexplained infertility) — and there are still effective ways to help.
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