Infertility may be caused by many different things. Even being under stress can impair your fertility temporarily. Before your fertility doctor in Orlando can recommend a treatment plan, he or she will need to determine the cause of your infertility. Here are some diagnostic medical tests your fertility doctor may recommend.
Pap Smear
Your doctor will first take a complete medical history which will include questions about your medical and surgical history, the medications you take, lifestyle habits such as alcohol consumption and smoking, pain during your menstrual periods, and if your periods are regular. After your medical history, the fertility doctor in Orlando will perform a pap smear. This test can detect cervical abnormalities that might contribute to your infertility.
Thyroid Tests
Thyroid diseases such as hypothyroidism may also contribute to infertility. When you have hypothyroidism, it means that your thyroid gland is underactive and not producing enough thyroid hormone. This can cause fatigue, weight gain, skin problems, hair loss, and fertility problems. If your thyroid blood tests reveal the presence of hypothyroidism, your doctor may prescribe thyroid hormone replacement medication or refer you to an endocrinologist for additional treatment.
Once your thyroid is no longer underactive, you may have a better chance of getting pregnant. Treating hypothyroidism can increase your metabolic rate, which may be sluggish. Once optimal metabolic rate has been restored, you may also be more likely to carry a pregnancy to term. Women who have hypothyroidism may be more likely to suffer miscarriages than women who have normal thyroid function.
Contact Advanced Reproductive Specialists to learn more about a fertility doctor in Orlando.
