Bonapriso
Douala
CAMEROON
April 1st 2020
Exams to be performed in case of infertility

Main exams to be performed before an ART technique (IVF or others)

A clinical examination is always essential, depending on the context a minimum assessment is advised.

 

For the woman :

  • Vaginal sample (with antibiogram)
  • Hormonal assessment depending on the context : AMH, FSH LH, Oestradiol, prolactin
  • Blood group test
  • Electrophoresis of hemoglobin
  • Serologies of chlamydiae, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C
  • Hysterosalpingography (tubes X-rays)
  • Pelvic and endovaginal ultrasound
  • Transfer test on ultrasound (to be performed at the clinic).
  • Hysteroscopy (to be performed at the clinic).

 

For the partner:

  • Semen analysis (spermogram) +/- culture and antibiogram
  • Serologies of chlamydiae, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C
  • Blood group test
  • Electrophoresis of hemoglobin
  • Hormonal dosages possibly
  • Testicular X-rays depending on the context