Male and female infertility investigations
When your GP refers you to see one of our fertility specialists, your first appointment will normally be with one of our specialist fertility nurses. This can either be face to face at our clinic in Severn Fields Health Village in Shrewsbury, by video link, or occasionally by telephone. If you are seeking treatment as a couple you will both need to attend this. The nurse will take your medical history and arrange some tests for you. Once the tests are complete you will have second appointment, this time with a specialist doctor or Consultant, who will discuss your results with you and plan any further investigations or treatment that may be required.
Female investigations
Initially you can expect to have blood tests and a pelvic ultrasound scan done but this can occasionally vary depending on your individual circumstances. This leaflet explains what these investigations are for: Female Investigations
Male Investigations
Initially men are normally asked to produce a sperm sample for semen analysis. We often ask to see the results for more than one test. Your GP may have already arranged the first one for you. More information about these tests is available on the following pages:
Men who have no sperm or very few sperm in the ejaculate may also have blood tests for Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Testosterone performed. This would be discussed with you at the medical appointment.