Medical assessment of fertility (male & female) in Turkey 2024

Fertility assessment: What does it involve?

Are you planning a pregnancy? A fertility assessment is the first step in evaluating your reproductive health. This in-depth evaluation, carried out by a specialist, includes a detailed interview about your medical history and lifestyle, followed by a series of medical tests.

These tests are used to determine the possible causes of your difficulty in conceiving, and to draw up a personalized treatment plan if necessary.

Medical fertility tests: What tests are required?

When you want to have a child, but you're having trouble conceiving, you need a fertility check-up. This series of examinations, unique to each couple, is designed to identify the possible causes of infertility and guide you towards appropriate treatments.

Essential tests

Essential fertility examinations include :

• Pelvic ultrasound: This visual examination assesses the condition of the uterus and ovaries, and checks the ovarian reserve, i.e. the quantity of oocytes available. It can also detect cysts, fibroids and other abnormalities.
• Blood tests: Blood tests measure the levels of hormones involved in reproduction, such as FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone),LH (luteinizing hormone) and progesterone. These results provide an overview of ovarian function and the menstrual cycle.

More detailed examinations as required

Depending on the initial results, further fertility tests may be required:

For women

Fertility tests for women include :

• Hysteroscopy: This examination visualizes the inside of the uterus and detects any abnormalities.
• Endometrial biopsy: A small sample of the uterine lining is taken for analysis.
• Laparoscopy: This surgical procedure explores the abdominal cavity for endometriosis.
• Genetic tests: These can be carried out to rule out certain hereditary diseases.

For men

For men, fertility medical examinations include :

• Spermogram: This test analyzes sperm quality.
• Testicular biopsy: a sample of testicular tissue is taken for analysis in cases of azoospermia, the absence of spermatozoa in the semen.
• Genetic tests: These can identify possible chromosomal abnormalities.

Why have a fertility test?

Diagnosing infertility can be a difficult ordeal. Faced with a range of possible treatments, it's normal to want to have all the information you need to make an informed decision. A second opinion from a recognized specialist can prove invaluable in optimizing the chances of success.

A fertility assessment identifies the causes of infertility, whether related to the woman (hormonal disorders, tubal obstructions, endometriosis) or the man (sperm problems).

The examinations carried out also enable us to assess your ovarian reserve, a key factor in determining the chances of success of the various medically assisted reproduction techniques (MAP).

Depending on the results, your doctor in Turkey will be able to propose a personalized treatment. Whether this involves ovarian stimulation, artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization, the aim is to provide you with the best possible support in your parental project.

Infertility treatment options in Turkey

Infertility treatments are tailored to each individual case and may combine different approaches. Medical treatments are often the starting point (hormone therapy or ovulation-stimulating drugs, etc.). 

If necessary, medically assisted reproduction (MAP) techniques, such as artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization (IVF),can be proposed. For certain anatomical anomalies, surgical intervention may be considered to improve the chances of conception.

Technological advances have revolutionized MAP, offering ever more personalized solutions. Techniques include :

• IVF-ICSI: In vitro fertilization with intracytoplasmic injection of a sperm into the oocyte.
• Pre-implantation diagnosis: embryos are analyzed for genetic abnormalities before being transferred to the uterus.
• Vitrification of oocytes and embryos: Technique for preserving oocytes and embryos for future use.
• Artificial uterus: A still experimental technology that could enable embryos to grow outside the maternal uterus.

Tips to promote fertility

Want to start a family? Adopting a healthy lifestyle is the first step to optimizing your chances of conceiving. A balanced diet, rich in essential nutrients, combined with regular physical activity, promotes good hormonal function and improves egg and sperm quality.

Weight plays a crucial role. Obesity and excessive leanness can disrupt a woman's menstrual cycle and impair sperm quality in men.

Don't forget to limit stress, a real hormone disruptor. Relaxation techniques such as meditation or yoga can help manage it.

If difficulties persist, consult a specialist in Turkey. A fertility check-up will help to identify possible causes and set up an appropriate treatment.

Every body is unique, and personalized support can make all the difference.

Factors influencing the success of infertility treatment

The chances of successful infertility treatment are multifactorial. Maternal age, often considered a primary factor, influences oocyte quality and quantity.

The underlying cause of infertility, whether female, male or mixed, determines the most appropriate treatment and therefore the prospects of success.

In addition, factors such as general health, lifestyle, medical history and specific characteristics of the couple may also play a role.

Factors influencing the success of infertility treatment

The chances of successful infertility treatment are multifactorial. Maternal age, often considered a primary factor, influences oocyte quality and quantity.

The underlying cause of infertility, whether female, male or mixed, determines the most appropriate treatment and therefore the prospects of success.

In addition, factors such as general health, lifestyle, medical history and specific characteristics of the couple may also play a role.

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