Go-Fertile fertility test

1. The rationale for a fertility test

Female fertility declines with age, due to the ageing of the ovaries and eggs.
Women are often unaware of this age-related fertility decline.
Postponed childbearing for social reasons (work, career, etc) has become a common event.
Infertility is a common consequence of postponing childbearing
Studies have shown that many women are having less children than wished.
Men are also unaware of their infertility because often there are no apparent signs.
Infertility is a serious problem in Europe.

2. What is Go-Fertile?

Being aware of your chances of conceiving can help you make informed decisions about your fertility options.
Traditionally, fertility assessment requires a number of different tests and appointments. By using cutting-edge medical and technological advances, we have developed Go-Fertile, a pioneer approach that provides comprehensive fertility assessment to women, men and couples. The results of the basic testing can be obtained in a single visit (“One-stop” service).

3. Why should I have a fertility test?

Go-Fertile provides rapid and reliable information regarding your reproductive potential.

In addition, the results are analyzed by our fertility specialists, who will:

Rule out any factors impairing your fertility.
Propose interventions to maximize your changes of pregnancy, now or in the future.
Discuss your fertility options.

4. Who should have the Go-Fertile test?

The Go-Fertile test can be useful for men, women and couples who wish to know where they stand with their fertility.
If you are still unsure whether you want children, or want children but in the future, the Go-Fertile test will give you a realistic idea of your fertility timeline so you can think about your next steps.
For women and couples who have been trying to conceive, the Go-Fertile test can provide detailed insight into what the problem may be.

5. What does Go-Fertile entail?

The primary aim of a fertility test is give a comprehensive assessment of your fertility. For women, Go-Fertile gives a qualitative and quantitative assessment of your reproductive function. For men, it includes a detailed semen analysis.

Go-Fertile is also available for couples who wish to have an assessment of their combined fertility, where each partner has their own tests done and then come together for a joint consultation with the specialist to discuss the results.

The basic Go Fertile fertility test entails:

In women:

A detailed questionnaire of your medical history and lifestyle in order to detect possible problems related to infertility.
A thorough ultrasound assessment of the uterus and ovaries, including ovarian reserve estimation, tridimensional examination of the uterus and blood flow assessment of the ovaries and uterus using color and power Doppler analysis.
Hormonal assessment to evaluate your ovarian function.

These results will be thoroughly discussed with a fertility specialist, who will give you advise on how to optimize your chances of getting pregnant (now or in the future). In addition, you will be advised whether further diagnostic tests are necessary.

*Fertility testing can be performed at any moment of your cycle, but the optimal time would be right after your period.

In men:

A detailed questionnaire of your medical history and lifestyle in order to detect possible problems related to infertility.
A detailed semen analysis, performed by our fertility specialist, which includes sperm concentration, motility and morphology.
When necessary, more tests may be prescribed, such as microbiological assessment, hormonal testing or ultrasound scanning.

*Please note that for your semen analysis you will have to abstain for 3-5 days, before coming into our clinic to provide a sample.

In couples:

Couples may undergo comprehensive fertility testing and diagnosis, combining the assessment of both partners separately.

After both partners have been evaluated, a joint consultation with both female and male fertility specialists takes place, where the results are thoroughly discussed and your are both counselled on how to optimize your chances of getting pregnant (now or in the future). In addition, you will be advised whether further diagnostic tests are necessary.

*For women, fertility testing can be performed at any moment of your cycle, but the optimal time would be right after your period.

*Please note that for your semen analysis you will have to abstain for 3-5 days, before coming into our clinic to provide a sample.