First Step Fertility Check

First Step Checks

The possibility of a fertility problem?

Our First Step Fertility Check is aimed at people who are concerned about their fertility.

At Merrion Fertility Clinic, we strongly believe in individualised care that is tailored to your particular situation.

It is very normal for a healthy, fertile couple to take up to 12 months to conceive and most fertility specialists would not recommend seeing a doctor sooner than that. In some cases, however, it is recommended that you see a doctor before one year has passed.

Some general guidelines as to when you should seek help are shown below. If you are in doubt, feel free to call us or discuss with your GP/family doctor.

Female partnerSituationHow long to wait
Under 35No medical problems1 year
35 – 37No medical problems9 months
38 and overNo medical problems6 months
Any ageNo periods or periods more than 2 months apartDon't wait
History severe endometriosis3-6 months*
History chlamydia or other STI3-6 months*
History pelvic surgery for ectopics, damaged tubes, Crohn’s disease etc3-6 months*
Family history of early menopause3-6 months*
On drugs that need to be stopped before pregnancySee us before you stop the drugs
Male partner
Any ageHistory of testicular surgery3-6 months*
Either partnerSexual problemsDon't wait

What does “First Step Fertility Check” include?

 

SEMEN ANALYSIS 

Tests sperm count, motility (number swimming), morphology (shape) and antisperm antibodies (ASA). Determines which type of fertility treatment (if any) is required.

ULTRASOUND SCAN

Transvaginal scan to examine the pelvis, checks for cysts, fibroids, polycystic ovaries, endometriosis, polyps, swollen/blocked tubes (hydrosalpinx). Checks antral follicle count to assess ovarian reserve i.e. how many eggs are in the ovaries.

AMH BLOOD TEST

Tests anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels, a measure of  ovarian reserve.

RUBELLA BLOOD TEST

Checks for immunity to Rubella. 

CONSULTATION WITH ONE OF OUR FERTILITY SPECIALISTS

Your individual situation and test results will be discussed. Based on your initial investigations, further tests may be required. We strongly recommend that both partners attend this consultation. 

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To book a Consult with one of our Doctors or book an appointment for Semen Analysis, click the appropriate button.
Please note that you need a GP or Consultant referral to book a Semen Analysis appointment, but this is not a requirement to book a Doctor Consult.

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