Fertility Assessment & Diagnosis
Kiran Infertility Centre – Chennai pays special attention to fertility testing where diagnosis is the cornerstone of everything we do of. At KIC – Chennai our fertility consultants and experts conduct an individualized evaluation as a first step to take full advantage of the reproductive potential and timeline. In the process of evaluation, the infertile couple needs to undergo a series of tests to determine their reproductive potential with the help of our most modern diagnostic tools available with us.
At KIC – Chennai diagnosis is the cornerstone of everything we do. We take ultrasound scanning very seriously and have invested in high quality scanning machines and other equipment for undertaking proper fertility assessment and diagnosis. We believe that a thorough infertility evaluation enables our Medical and scientific team to more specifically focus on diagnosis and from there various treatment options or ART methods that can enable the couple/patients to conceive.
The diagnosis for female infertility consists of doing fertility tests that include-
- Ovulation testing
- Hysterosalpingography/Sonosalpingography
- Ovarian reserve testing with the help of USG and blood tests
- Imaging tests
- Hormone testing
- Laparoscopy/hysteroscopy
- Genetic testing
The fertility scan for female at KIC- Chennai also includes Endocrine System Tests. The endocrine system includes all hormone producing glands in the body that regulate the body’s growth, metabolism, and sexual development. The endocrine system tests at KIC – Chennai include-
- Basal Body Temperature Charting – BBT
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Testing for LH- Luteinizing Home
- Serum Follicle-stimulating Hormone
- Serum TSH- thyroid-stimulating hormone
- Serum AMH – Anti Mullerian hormone
- Ultrasonography
The male fertility evaluation at KIC – Chennai assesses the status of the Seminal Parameters as well as the Male reproductive history and lifestyle. The sperm analysis can provide a lot of answers to a couple experiencing fertility struggles. This test measures four properties of sperm sample each of which is important for egg fertilization and conception. These properties include-
- Semen Volume
- Sperm Count
- Motility
- Morphology
At KIC – Chennai if necessary, the male partner may also be advised to receive urological examination as well as more specific sperm testing and evaluation of hormone levels. We have expert andrologists and urologists who have expertise in the male reproductive system. The urology examination includes-
- Kidney and bladder assessment
- Examination of testicles
- Examination of the varicocele if
In the initial assessment, the patient is required to furnish all his/her medical history that may have an impact on types and dosages of medication and quantum of observation required on a case by case basis.
Patients from outside Chennai can disclose their medical history before actual enrolment at KIC – Chennai so that they can save the time of their stay at our facility. Case managers at our center work in tandem with the patients through proper coordination for making the patients visit the facility with a smile and go back as a proud parent.