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Fertility investigations can be ordered by our doctors after your initial consultation, but they can also be performed in advance of your visit. Here is a list of common investigations.

4. Semen Analysis

A semen sample is best given after between 2-5 days of abstinence. If you are producing the sample at home, it is best to have the sample in the lab within 1 hour, and to try to keep it at room or body temperature until it is delivered.

3. Infectious Screening

This is bloodwork that both partners have drawn. It looks for certain infectious diseases like Hepatitis, HIV, Rubella, Syphilis, Varicella. It is helpful to know your results in advance of pregnancy as you can be vaccinated for some of these diseases if you are found to not be immune.

5. Baseline Hormone Bloodwork

An AMH blood test is also a marker of ovarian reserve and helps to understand the number of follicles remaining in your ovary. It is not a marker for natural fertility, meaning that even patients with a low AMH may be able to conceive naturally. Other hormones may be tested based on your personal medical history.

1. Pelvic Ultrasound

This is a specialized transvaginal ultrasound that includes an antral follicle count or “AFC.” It is usually performed between cycle day 2 and cycle day 5 (with cycle day 1 being the first day of your period). This ultrasound is meant to count the number of small follicles on the ovary in order to measure your ovarian reserve. The number of follicles is a quantitative measure only and doesn’t tell us about the quality of eggs in the ovaries. The factor that most significantly impacts quality of eggs is age.

2. Saline-infused Sonohystogram

This is a second ultrasound performed in the same month. It usually needs to be performed before cycle day 12. A small amount of saline is introduced into the uterus using a catheter. A transvaginal ultrasound is then used to assess the lining and contour of the uterus to look for things like polyps or fibroids. This special ultrasound can also assess if the fallopian tubes are open. At least one open fallopian tube is needed in order to conceive naturally.

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Address: 117 King Street East - 2nd Floor, Tower
Oshawa, ON L1H 1B9

Phone: (905) 721-2161

Fax: (905) 721-2246

Fertility Line: (905) 721-3531

Hours:

Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 3:00 pm

Saturday - Sunday: By Appointment Only

In Partnership with Markham Fertility

379 Church St - 5th Floor

Markham, ON L6B 0T1

Phone: (905) 472-4484

Fax: (905) 472-7128

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