Fertility Assessment
It might be the perfect way to understand your reproductive health before starting your IVF journey.
IVF(SG) offers patients a comprehensive IVF fertility assessment to identify the possible causes of what’s affecting your chance of conceiving. Results of your assessment are reviewed by a fertility specialist who is qualified to recommend a suitable treatment plan for you.
Both partners should attend the initial consultation to be evaluated. This ensures that your fertility test results give the most accurate indication regarding the reasons you are having difficulties conceiving. Both male and female factors can equally contribute to fertility problems.
Your fertility assessment begins at your first appointment at IVF(SG), when one of our fertility nurses will take a thorough medical and family history. The nurse reviews any previous tests performed by your GP or fertility specialist. They will arrange for pre-pregnancy tests including immunology (e.g. rubella) and screening for infectious diseases (e.g. hepatitis B and C) if you have not recently had these checked.
Female fertility tests
The nurse will then conduct the following:
- Infectious disease screening (blood tests)
- Pelvic ultrasound scan
- Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) blood test – this measures the concentration of Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in a woman’s blood as it has been shown to be a good predictor of a woman’s egg reserve (the number of eggs remaining in the ovaries). A low AMH level may indicate low egg reserve and high levels of AMH can be indicative of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Male fertility tests
The primary test for male fertility is a semen analysis. So as part of your fertility assessment, arrangements will be made for the male partner to provide a semen sample to assess sperm quality. This is usually collected via masturbation at a later date, to be delivered to the clinic at an arranged time.
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Why intended parents turn to IVF at IVF(SG)
Familiar faces at every turn
Our passionate team is committed to ensuring you are supported throughout your journey, with our specialist fertility nurses with you every step of the way, from your very first appointment to your last. With their expertise in fertility healthcare and a deep understanding of the emotional toll infertility can take they offer a compassionate presence during every step of your path to parenthood.
End-to-end support
We know infertility is hard, ensuring a seamless treatment journey that minimises obstacles, provides efficient and fast coordination of appointments and procedures and offers comprehensive emotional support is important. So if you ever need anything – from an appointment change to a refresher on how to administer your medications - we’ll get you what you need.
Compassionate care
Finding out you may struggle with infertility isn’t an obstacle that’s easy to anticipate. You’ll receive experienced care at IVF(SG), with personalised care, information and emotional support to help you navigate the complexities of fertility treatment together with a compassionate presence during every step of your path to parenthood.
