The initial steps can set the tone for the whole process in cases where the couple is having trouble conceiving. In this session, we will go through the process of evaluation of infertility, from gathering history to hormone tests, ultrasound and other types of imaging, and semen analysis. How and when to refer the patient to a specialist for further work will be discussed by general practitioners, gynecologists, and fertility specialists.
What you will learn:
• The process of initial evaluation of both partners
• Tests that are valuable, and those that are not
• When and how to refer to a fertility specialist
• How to help patients emotionally throughout the process