title: Counseling and diagnostic evaluation for the infertile couple.
abstract: Educating couples about natural means to improve fertility should include a discussion about appropriate timing to initiate a diagnostic evaluation for infertility. Complete infertility testing for both male and female factors allows directed care for all abnormalities to optimize chances for conception.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carolinas Medical Center, Carolinas Healthcare System, P.O. Box 32861, Charlotte, NC 28232-2861, USA. Electronic address: Paul.Marshburn@carolinashelathcare.org.
authors: Paul B
authors: PB
authors: Marshburn
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003940:Diagnostic Techniques, Endocrine; D037001:Directive Counseling / Q000379:methods; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D016742:Preconception Care / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D018456:Reproductive Medicine / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Genetic causes of male factor infertility; Infertility counseling; Obstructive and nonobstructive male factor infertility; Optimizing natural fertility; Ovarian reserve testing; Ovulatory dysfunction