A man and a woman who have not achieved a successful pregnancy are scheduled to meet with a fertility specialist. Which simple evaluation is usually the first test to be per-formed?
a. Semen analysis
b. Hysterosalpingogram
c. Endometrial biopsy
d. Testicular biopsy
A
Semen analysis is usually the first test to be performed because it is least costly and noninva-sive.
Hysterosalpingogram uses contrast medium to evaluate the structure and patency of the ute-rus and tubes.
Endometrial biopsy determines whether the endometrium is responding to ovarian stimula-tion.
A testicular biopsy is an invasive examination using a local anesthetic.
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