the first tests do not find a cause for infertility, the woman may have one or
more of the following tests.
Tests for women to find the cause of infertility
A pelvic ultrasound looks at the size and
structure of the
uterus and both
ovaries. It can check the condition and size of
the ovaries during treatment for infertility. It can also be used to check a woman's egg supply (ovarian reserve). This is done by counting the number of follicles in both ovaries during a certain phase of the menstrual cycle (antral follicle count).
A hysterosalpingogram is an
X-ray test that looks at the inside of the uterus and
the fallopian tubes. The pictures can show a blockage of the fallopian tubes
that would prevent an egg from reaching the uterus or prevent sperm from moving
into a fallopian tube to join (fertilize) an egg. This test may also see
problems on the inside of the uterus that might prevent a fertilized egg from
attaching (implanting) to it.
Laparoscopy is a procedure to look at a
woman's pelvic organs (uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries) using a thin,
lighted scope that is put through a small cut (incision) in the belly. This
procedure is used to find
cysts, scar tissue (adhesions),
fibroids, and infections that can affect fertility.
Laparoscopy can also be used to treat conditions, such as
endometriosis. Laparoscopy is usually done with