Get answers with a fertility check-up for couples
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Make a plan for the future together
What to expect during a couple’s fertility check-up
Making the impossible, possible
We’ll perform the following routine investigations
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Step 1: Initial consultation – in person or remotely
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Step 2: Investigations
For females, we’ll perform the following routine investigations:
a. A blood test to check a comprehensive panel of hormone levels, including anti-mullerian hormone (AMH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), oestradiol (E2), lutenising hormone (LH), prolactin, thyroid profile (Free T4, TSH) and vitamin D.
b. A pelvic ultrasound scan to assess ovarian reserve. A fertility specialist will also assess the general health of the uterus and ovaries.
Male partners will be asked to provide a semen sample for a comprehensive analysis that will analyse density, volume, count, morphology, motility, anti-sperm antibodies and infections. Prior to providing the sample, you’ll be asked to abstain for between 2 and 5 days so we obtain a good sample. Arrangements can be made for you to provide a sample from home, however, this should be discussed with our Andrology laboratory first to make the necessary arrangements.
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Step 3: Follow up with your consultant to review the results
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Step 4: Further investigations
Couple's heath check up
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“You have to support each other in your fertility journey ”
Charlotte & Alex
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