Fertility workup

Why it’s Done

  • About 80 to 85% of healthy couples achieve pregnancy with unprotected intercourse within one year and 15 to 20% conceives in 2nd year. Couples who are unable to conceive beyond 1 to 2 years of unprotected intercourse need to be evaluated. 
  • Some patients often find it easy to conceive (become pregnant) but may have miscarriage. Such patients evaluated to identify the underlying medical problem in such cases through a detailed clinical history, ultrasound scans and laboratory tests.

Primary Investigations before Infertility Treatment

  • When you first meet with your fertility specialist at AANSH IVF, they will gain detailed information about your complete medical history, current sexual health and lifestyle, followed by a physical examination. On the basis of this information, your doctor will plan and share with you the fertility testing required to reach a diagnosis.
  • Doctors at AANSH IVF firmly believe that an educated and informed patient makes for a great partner in achieving the goal of fertility treatment. Therefore they help you to make informed choices at every stage of your treatment.
  • Based on your doctor’s initial assessment, your fertility work-up may include a combination of the following tests:

Investigations for Women

  • Hormone testing – simple blood tests to assess levels of Estrogen, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Progesterone, Androgens (male hormones), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and Prolactin, HbA1C
  • Transvaginal ultrasound to assess the health of your ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus –helps your doctor check for ovarian cysts, determine the quantity of eggs in your ovaries, and the health of the uterine lining (endometrium)
  • Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) – x-ray to check for blockage in the fallopian tubes and to rule out polyps or fibroids Regular pre-pregnancy blood tests for sexually transmitted infections, HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
  • Haemogram or Complete Blood Count (CBC)
  • Karyotyping, TB culture and HPE of endometrium, PAP Smear, High vaginal swab for culture and sensitivity.

Investigations for Men

  • Semen analysis to assess sperm count, sperm motility (ability of sperm to swim through the female reproductive system) and morphology (sperm shape).
  • DFI 
  • Hormone testing to assess blood levels of Testosterone, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
  • Y- chromosome 
  • Micro Deletion 
  • Karyotyping
  • SPERM ANUPLOIDY TEST

What you can expect

  • You will need to arrive at the hospital few minutes before your appointment. The team at the reception will guide you on the process of registration and initiation of a medical record. They will then guide you to a our Fertility Specialist.
  • The Fertility Specialist will talk to you to understand your problem better. The specialist will perform a gynaecology check-up and advise required investigations.
  • The specialist will discuss with you and your partner about the diagnosis (nature of the problem identified) and the possible treatment options. 
  • The specialist will review the tests and advice you on the treatment course ahead. 
  • The specialist will guide you by answering your queries and help you and your partner in making a decision on the future course of the treatment.
  • You will be guided to a financial counselor who can help you in understanding the costs of the treatment options. 

Post result advice

  • Lifestyle changes– Loosing or gaining weight, dietary changes, reduction in smoking or alcohol consumption, distressing techniques etc
  • Control of co-existing medical conditions such as diabetes, hormone imbalances, poor sperm counts etc
  • Further evaluation and Management of gynecological conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, uterine abnormalities etc
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Testimonials

hemanth kumar
hemanth kumar
2022-04-25
I am thankfull to the doctors and staff of Aansh ivf hospital. My marriage life is ten years. I got my positive results. This is one of the best IVF centre in Bangalore I would strongly recommend this IVF centre for aspiring couples
Hari Krishnan
Hari Krishnan
2022-03-11
I would like to thank Dr Manjula and the staff for supporting us through the journey, had wonderful experience, Dr Santosh and the team are very experienced in their respective fields, I had been to many hospitals but things didn't work out for me. When I first visited this hospital things changed, i can feel the postive vibes, the first time when I met Dr Manjula, she ensured I'll become father one day, now I'm proud father.
Manjunath TK
Manjunath TK
2021-12-03
I am very thankful for the doctors and staff, for supporting and giving us positive result. I got my positive result. This is one of the best IVF center in bangalore. The doctors are highly qualified, they explained us and made comfortable in every steps. I would like to strongly recommend this IVF center to the aspiring couples
dinesh kumar
dinesh kumar
2021-12-02
I am thank full to the doctor and staff of Aansh ivf hospital. I got my positive result . This is one of the best IVF centre in Bangalore.The doctors are highly qualified they explained and made us comfortable at every steps . I would recommend this IVF centre strongly to the aspiring couples
Parashuraman Ramu
Parashuraman Ramu
2021-08-05
It has been a really great experience with the service at Aansh. Conceived after 8years of trying multiple hospitals. Special thanks to Dr Manjula, Dr Santosh and sister Soundarya, Subhashini, Nirmala for all their help throughout our interactions.
Rekharani Ns
Rekharani Ns
2021-08-03
First of all iam biggest thanks to all of the team.one of my husband relative referred this hospital.this is my second ivf cycle ,we have first failed ivf in cloud nine.Again we don't hope even though we stepped into this.Cost also reasonable than other hospital bcoz we hv researched so many ivf centre.After all the struggles iam conceived.Iam feeling it's magical & we are so happy.now iam pregnant .Whenever I hv health issue after embryo transfer I used to call aansh hospital they will b kind & helpful to me.My special thanks to Dr.manjula mam, Santosh sir & embryologist. If iam feeling very down Dr.manjula mam she is like God to me. Dr manjula madam make me cool & console me in a positive way.she is always make the positive environment. Once again thank to aansh hospital team Definitely I'll share my experience once again after my delivery. I will suggest you every one don't go other hospital you people are selected this hospital this hospital gives a future thank you once again . Thank you Dr manjula madam and team
Live Your Life
Live Your Life
2021-07-25
It has very good service and staff's are very friendly and helpful.
JK comedy king
JK comedy king
2021-06-23
I'm thankful to the doctor's and staff of the Aansh IVF hospital. I got my positive result . This is one of the best IVF centre in Bangalore. The doctor's are highly qualified they explained and made us comfortable at every step. I would recommend this IVF centre strongly to the aspiring couples..
Abinaya R
Abinaya R
2021-04-10
First of all iam biggest thanks to all of the team.one of my husband manager referred this hospital.this is my second ivf cycle ,we have first failed ivf in Aishwarya (Tamil Nadu).Again we don't hope even though we stepped into this.Cost also reasonable than other hospital bcoz we hv researched so many ivf centre.After all the struggles iam conceived.Iam feeling it's magical & we are so happy.now iam in 6th week.Whenever I hv health issue after embryo transfer I used to call aansh hospital they will b kind & helpful to me.My special thanks to Dr.manjula mam, Santosh sir & embryologist. If iam feeling very down Dr.manjula mam make me cool & console me in a positive way.she is always make the positive environment. Definitely I'll share my experience once again after my delivery.
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