
It’s important for your doctor to provide an accurate diagnosis to determine what’s affecting your ability to become pregnant. University of Chicago Medicine fertility specialists use the latest diagnostic tools to quickly and accurately determine any obstacles that may be preventing you or your female partner from being able to conceive.
Your doctor may recommend one or more tests to help assess your fertility, including:
- A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is a procedure that allows your doctor to see whether there are any blockages in your fallopian tubes. It involves injecting a liquid dye into the uterus and taking X-rays.
- A sonohysterogram (SHG) can help your doctor determine whether the inside of the uterus is normally shaped and whether there are fibroids or scar tissue. For this procedure, saline solution is injected into the cavity of the uterus and an ultrasound probe is used to look at the walls of the uterus.
- A pelvic ultrasound is performed with an ultrasound transducer, which is a device that uses sound waves to create images of tissue. Your doctor takes images of your or your female partner’s organs, including the ovaries and uterus, by moving the transducer over the belly or inside the vagina. Your doctor then looks for abnormalities.
- Blood tests verify the level of estrogen, progesterone, follicle-stimulating hormone, anti-müllerian hormone and/or testosterone in your or your partner’s body.
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Our board-certified specialists offer the highest level of care and the personalized attention you deserve to pursue your family building goals.
Convenient Clinic Locations in Hyde Park, South Loop and Hinsdale
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You can also make an appointment with our providers by:
– Scheduling a virtual video visit to see a provider from the comfort of your home
– Requesting an online second opinion from our specialists
– Filling out an online questionnaire (e-visit) to get a same-day diagnosis and treatment for common conditions.
To speak to someone directly, please call 1-888-824-0200. If you have symptoms of an urgent nature, please call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.
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