Infertility
Infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant (conceive) after one year (or longer) of unprotected sex. It can result from an issue with either you or your partner, or a combination of factors.
Common Symptoms
- Inability to conceive
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Hormonal imbalances
- Underlying medical conditions
Clinical Sources
- Infertility: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & TreatmentCleveland Clinic
- Female Infertility: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & TreatmentCleveland Clinic
Diagnostic Lab Tests
Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Infertility:
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEAS)
DHEAS is an androgenic steroid hormone produced almost exclusively by the adrenal cortex. ...
Urine Schistosomiasis Test
This test involves the microscopic examination of urine sediment to identify eggs of Schis...
Red Blood Cells (Microscopic)
This component measures the presence of intact erythrocytes in the urine sediment using hi...
LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is a gonadotropin produced by the anterior pituitary gland. In bo...
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is a gonadotropin produced by the anterior pituitary gland. In fe...
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
LH is a gonadotropin produced by the anterior pituitary gland. In females, a sharp rise in...
Hereditary Cancer Gene Panel - Focused
The Hereditary Cancer Gene Panel is a specialized genetic test that utilizes Next-Generati...
LH, FSH, PRL Profile
This profile measures three critical hormones regulated by the pituitary gland: Luteinizin...
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
FSH is a gonadotropin synthesized by the anterior pituitary. In the LH, FSH Panel, it is u...
Sperm Morphology (Normal Forms)
Sperm morphology is an evaluation of the size and shape of sperm cells as part of a semen ...
Semen Volume
Semen volume measures the total amount of ejaculate produced. It is a critical component o...
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
FSH is a gonadotropin synthesized and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. In females...
Estradiol (E2)
Estradiol (E2) is the most potent form of estrogen and the primary female sex hormone. In ...
Protein
Protein in a urine routine (proteinuria) is a fundamental indicator of renal health. In a ...
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is a gonadotropin produced by the anterior pituitary gland. In fe...
Inhibin-A
Inhibin-A is a peptide hormone produced primarily by the granulosa cells of the ovaries in...
Follicular Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is a gonadotropin produced by the anterior pituitary gl...
Serum Progesterone
Progesterone is a steroid hormone primarily produced by the corpus luteum in the ovaries d...
Inhibin-B
Inhibin-B is a peptide hormone produced by the granulosa cells in the ovaries of women and...
Vitality (Live Sperm)
Sperm vitality, or viability, is the assessment of the proportion of live spermatozoa in a...
Karyotyping Analysis
Karyotyping Analysis is a cytogenetic test used to examine the full complement of chromoso...
Kidney Biopsy Panel 1
A Kidney Biopsy Panel involves the microscopic examination of renal tissue, typically usin...
Serum Prolactin
Prolactin is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland in the brain. Its primary ...
Progressive Motility
Progressive motility measures the percentage of sperm that move actively, either linearly ...
Protein (Urine)
Measuring protein in the urine is a primary screen for kidney function. Normally, the glom...
Microsatellite Instability Testing by Immunohistochemistry
Microsatellite Instability (MSI) testing by Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is a specialized pa...
Sperm Concentration
Sperm Concentration is the number of spermatozoa per unit volume of semen. As a part of th...
Prolactin (PRL)
Prolactin is a peptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland, primarily known f...
Prostatic Specific Antigen (Total)
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by both normal and malignant cells o...
Urethral Pus for Z.N. Stain
The Ziehl-Neelsen (Z.N.) stain, also known as the acid-fast stain, is a bacteriological co...
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
LH is a gonadotropin produced by the anterior pituitary. In females, a mid-cycle surge of ...
LH, FSH Panel
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) are gonadotropins produced...
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
FSH is a pituitary glycoprotein essential for reproductive function. In females, it stimul...
Semen for Culture and Sensitivity
The Semen Culture and Sensitivity test is a microbiological procedure used to detect and i...
Total Sperm Number
Total Sperm Number represents the total count of spermatozoa in the entire volume of the e...
Liquefaction Time
During a Semen Analysis, the liquefaction time evaluates the enzymatic process required fo...
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
FSH is a gonadotropin synthesized and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. In females...
Semen Analysis
Semen analysis is the cornerstone of male fertility evaluation. It provides a comprehensiv...
17-Alpha Hydroxy Progesterone
17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) is a precursor hormone in the synthesis of cortisol. The e...
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is a gonadotropin produced by the anterior pituitary gland. In fe...
Bilirubin (Urine)
Under normal physiological conditions, bilirubin (specifically conjugated bilirubin) is no...
Prolactin
Prolactin is a peptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland, primarily respons...
X-Ray Hysterosalpingogram
A Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is a specialized fluoroscopic X-ray examination used primarily...
White Blood Cells (Semen)
In the context of a Semen Analysis, the presence of White Blood Cells (WBCs), specifically...
pH (Semen)
Semen pH measures the balance between the acidic secretions of the prostate and the alkali...
Testosterone
Testosterone is the primary androgenic steroid hormone. In males, it is mainly produced in...
TFT, LH, FSH, and Prolactin Panel
This comprehensive endocrine panel evaluates the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid (HPT) and ...
LH and FSH (Luteinizing Hormone and Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) are gonadotropins produced...
Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)
Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) is a protein hormone produced by the granulosa cells within t...
Total Motility
Total Motility represents the percentage of sperm showing any form of movement (both progr...
Progesterone
Progesterone is a steroid hormone primarily produced by the corpus luteum in the ovaries f...
Serum Estradiol
Estradiol (E2) is the most potent and prevalent form of estrogen in the human body. In non...
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