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Screening for Infertility in Women

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Screening for Infertility in Women

Screening is done to diagnose and treat a health problem early. Tests are usually given to people who don't have current symptoms, but who may be at high risk.

There aren't any screening guidelines or tests for infertility.

References

  • Evaluating infertility. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Available at: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/evaluating-infertility. Accessed November 17, 2021.
  • Infertility in women. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/infertility-in-women. Accessed November 11, 2021.
  • Overview of infertility. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/infertility/overview-of-infertility. Accessed November 17, 2021.
  • Treating infertility. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Available at: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/treating-infertility. Accessed November 11, 2021.

Contributors

  • Mary-Beth Seymour, RN
Last Updated:
2021-11-01

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