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Everything you need to know about Subfertility
What is Subfertility?
A woman of reproductive age who has not conceived after 1 year of unprotected sex, in the absence of any known cause of infertility.
Investigations:
There are many tests to address subfertility, but the basic test consists of ovarian reserve testing, day 21 progesterone test, tubal patency test, and semen analysis.
Ovarian reserve tests consist of Day 2-5 hormonal test, checking antral follicles (which turns into egg-containing cells), and serum Anti Mullerian hormone test (AMH)
HyCoSY test is a non-invasive test to check for patency of the fallopian tubes. Laparoscopy and dye tests can also be done if it is performed for any other conditions like endometriosis.
Semen analysis is usually performed for males after 3 days of abstinence.
Medical Treatment
Ovulation inductions medications can be offered if the main cause for subfertility is ovulation.
Surgical Treatment
Following surgery can be offered to improve fertility
Hysteroscopy and removal of septum, laparoscopy and dye test, removal of scar tissue and treatment of endometriosis.
Reversal of sterilization:
Mr. Kunal Rathod can also offer the procedure to re-join tubes after it has been blocked before voluntarily to prevent pregnancy. There are other factors deciding the success rates of this surgery that will be discussed.
If you are suffering from any of the above symptoms, do not panic. Please Book an Appointment with us.
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