fertility tests for women

If the first steps of fertility testing, such as routine bloodwork, don’t reveal a cause for your infertility, your healthcare provider may suggest moving forward with more involved testing. The need for additional tests may be discouraging, but each test brings you closer to finding the cause of your infertility and options for treating it.

For women, these tests usually entail a closer examination of the reproductive anatomy such as the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. The information in this section outlines common female-specific tests like endometrial biopsy, laparoscopy and transvaginal ultrasound. You may feel more comfortable if you know as much as you can about these tests beforehand.