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What to Expect When You Visit Your Doctor

Female Workup

The work-up for women begins with a discussion of medical history and lifestyle issues The Topics Covered Menstrual history Pregnancy history Birth control history History of sexually transmitted diseases Current sexual patterns Medications Surgical history Other...

Additional Testing for Females

Female Workup

Why perform these tests? To confirm you have been ovulating To predict when you will be ovulating next To evaluate ovarian function or reserve (the ability to produce eggs) To test whether or not you did ovulate in the current cycle To measure how receptive your...

Evaluating Your Reproductive Organs

Female Workup

The female reproductive organs must work normally in order to ensure pregnancy and birth. Your physician will evaluate these organs through some or all of these tests: Hysterosalpingogram (HSG): An HSG is an x-ray procedure performed in the first half of the cycle,...

Reproductive Hormones

Female Workup

Understanding the chemical messages of your body—the female sex hormones and their function in reproduction: GnRH Released by the hypothalamus, it stimulates the release of FSH and LH (gonadotropins) During the first half of the woman’s menstrual cycle, it stimulates...