Investigation
Failure to conceive can be related to factors in both the woman and the man. In some cases it’s not possible to find the exact cause, but thorough investigation is important to find the most successful treatment for you and get the optimal results (if you’ve been referred by your family doctor, the investigation is free of charge).
Investigation programme for the woman
- Cervical swab for chlamydia
- Cervical smear
- Ultrasound assessment of the uterus and fallopian tubes using a contrast substance
- Blood sample for hormonal analysis
- Blood test for hepatitis and HIV infection (see Fertility).
Investigation programme for the man
- Semen analysis. If the sperm count is substantially reduced, further examinations may be needed.
- Blood test for hepatitis and HIV infection (see Fertility).
After the investigation, we can offer you the following treatments, which are described in more detail under Treatment:
| IUI |
Insemination with partner’s semen (IUI-H) Insemination with donor semen (IUI-D) |
| IVF | In vitro (test tube) treatment |
| ICSI | Injection of a single sperm cell into an egg |
| ASSISTED HATCHING |
In the laboratory a tiny hole is made in the shell of the embryo before it is transferred to the womb |
| TESA |
Surgical extraction of sperm from the testicles |
| EGG FREEZING | High-quality spare embryos are frozen after IVF treatment |
| SEMEN FREEZING | Sperm is frozen in case the man needs to undergo treatment which may have a harmful effect on his semen |