"One-Stop” fertility assessment using advanced ultrasound technology

Investigation of the probable cause of infertility is complex and in many instances a complicated process. Another adverse factor is stress and there is nothing more stressful than uncertainty and delay especially in couples struggling with involuntary childlessness. Unfortunately infertility investigations are frequently strung out over many months and the process is not only lengthy but frequently repetitive. For the woman of advanced age especially, this significantly reduces her chances of successful treatment. “One-stop shop” fertility testing has been recently introduced to provide such couples easy and reliable way to fast results. One-stop fertility assessment is therefore rational and desirable because it can provide valuable information about fertility potential within one hour during one visit. The aim is to enable complex investigations within one hour providing time for discussions with a reproductive medicine specialist who will discuss management options with the couple. Investigation of the woman is based upon the availability of high quality ultrasound equipment with Doppler and (preferably) 3D facilities and usually involves assessment of tubal patency. Investigations on the male partner are run in parallel and semen analysis results should be available for the post test discussions.