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First and foremost, a complete medical history should be taken. This may be the most thorough such history you've ever discussed with a professional.
To be included in your medical history:
Following your medical history, your physician may wish to conduct a pelvic examination, including routine PAP test and STD evaluation.
Next, your physician will most likely measure the levels of several hormones via blood tests or vaginal smears on certain days of your menstrual cycle, specifically:
Other tests that may be performed initially include:
For information on less standard blood tests that may be available through your physician (such as tests for Inhibin, antibodies, and "natural killer" cells), see Repromedix' Users Guide to Infertility Testing.
© Tracy Morris
