Fertility & Reproductive Health: Tests & Diagnosis

  • Infertility Tests

    03/21/08, Healthwise

    Infertility tests are done to help find out why a woman cannot become pregnant. The tests help find whether the problem is with the man, the woman, or both. Tests usually include a physical examination, semen analysis, blood tests, an

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  • How PID Is Diagnosed

    01/01/03, PDR.net

    Since PID can range from the "silent" variety (no symptoms) to a full-blown infection complete with pain, fever, and abnormal blood tests, there is no "standard" diagnostic procedure. If your doctor suspects that you may have PID, he or she must be

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  • Fibroids - Reaching a Diagnosis

    01/01/03, PDR.net

    A fibroid tumor, one of the masses a physician most frequently feels during a pelvic examination, is easily recognized during exploratory surgery. Many, many fibroid tumors, however, are discovered while a physician is looking for something elseĀ—or

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  • PMS - Deciding Whether You Have It

    01/01/03, PDR.net

    The first step toward effective treatment is to confirm that your symptoms actually are caused by PMS. This is usually done by process of elimination, as there are no reliable tests to diagnose the condition. Your doctor may first recommend some si

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  • Molar Pregnancy - Exams and Tests

    10/29/07, Healthwise

    Most molar pregnancies are identified when they are still small. If you have symptoms that suggest a molar pregnancy, see your health professional immediately. You will be evaluated with a simple exam and tests, including:

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  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Exams and Tests

    01/23/08, Healthwise

    If you have possible symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), such as menstrual cycle problems or trouble getting pregnant, see your doctor for an exam. PCOS increases your risks of infertility, uterine cancer, diabetes,

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  • Medical history and physical examination for infertility

    03/21/08, Healthwise

    The medical history gathers information that may suggest causes for infertility in each of the partners. Issues that will be discussed during the medical history apply to both the man and the woman and include:

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  • Ultrasound for infertility

    03/21/08, Healthwise

    Ultrasound technology provides a nonsurgical way of viewing a woman's pelvic organs during various infertility tests and procedures. It uses high-frequency sound waves that travel at different speeds through body organs and tissues. T

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  • Fertility Problems - Exams and Tests

    03/21/08, Healthwise

    Testing for a cause of infertility usually starts with simple tests for both partners. In addition to an interview and physical examinations, your initial tests will check semen quality and both partners' hormone levels in the blo

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