Am I Fertile?

Many couples ask themselves, even before they get married or actually decide to have children, whether they are fertile.

It is not possible to answer this question with a single exam. Several methods are usually needed to determine fertility, and they are performed simultaneously on men and women. Some tests, such as hormone levels in women and spermograms in men, can be carried out quickly. Others, such as the post-coital test, imply intercourse during the fertile period without any contraceptive protection. And this can be dangerous for couples who don’t want to take the risk of getting pregnant yet.

Ideally, the couple should only start the investigation when they want to have children. Rest assured, general exams such as ultrasound, Pap smears, some hormonal measurements, and some blood tests, in addition to the spermogram, are enough.