The woman

Examination of the woman

The examination of the woman includes:

A detailed case history to determine

Menstrual cycle

Previous pregnancies
Infections of the internal female sexual organs
Other diseases
Lifestyle (obesity, smoking, alcohol)
Other matters affecting the reproductive ability

Foreign patients are asked to bring with them examinations that include

Ultrasound scanning of the uterus and the ovaries (no. of antral follicles in your ovaries)
A pap-smear from the cervix (not older than1 year) #
A test for chlamydia bacteria from the cervix (not older than 3 months)#
Only for patients requesting insemination treatment: a bloodtest for chlamydia antibodies. If antibodies are present, you will need an examination of the passage through the fallopian tubes by means of
- An ultra-sound scan using a contrast medium (HSU), or#
- An X-ray examination using a contrast medium (HSG), or#
- A laparoscopy with perfusion of the salpinges

Blood samples for hormone analyses:

On the third day (2^nd to 3^rd day) of menstruation

FSH #
LH #
Oestradiol #
Prolactin #
TSH #
Androgen status (only upon special indication)#

Blood samples to be tested for infections:

Hiv 1 and 2: Anti-Hiv-1,2 *
Hepatitis B: HBsAg and Anti-HBc *
Hepatitis C: Anti-HCV-Ab *
Rubella (if negative, the woman must be vaccinated)#

* Blood tests for HIV and Hepatitis must either be done in Denmark (see our price list) or analysed in a laboratory in your country that is certified according to the EU Tissues and Cells Directive. Laboratories that are accredited by DIN EN ISO 15189 are also accepted. We need a signed copy of the original test results that testifies that the laboratory is certified according to the EU Tissues and Cells Directive or a copy of the ISO certificate. Otherwise we have to analyse them in Denmark.

# We kindly ask you to bring these tests with you, so we can plan your treatment immediately during the interview.

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