title: Infertility evaluation.
abstract: Infertility is a common condition, affecting 15% of couples trying to conceive. The infertility evaluation includes an assessment of both the female and the male partner to discern the factors contributing to their difficulty in conceiving. The basic evaluation includes a careful history of both partners, physical examination of the female partner, investigation of ovulatory function and tubal status, and semen analysis. A more detailed investigation is performed as dictated by individual factors.
authors.affiliation: Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 619 19th Street South, Room 10390, Birmingham, AL 35249-7333, USA. jmclaren@uab.edu
authors.forename: Janet F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: McLaren
mesh_terms: D000291:Adnexal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D005186:Fallopian Tube Patency Tests / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography / Q000379:methods; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008423:Maternal Age; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010061:Ovulation Detection / Q000379:methods; D010808:Physical Examination; D060728:Reproductive Health; D013081:Sperm Motility; D013997:Time Factors