What fertility diagnostics cover
This category brings together the tests used to find out why a couple is not conceiving, and the tests used to examine embryos during IVF. It includes a complex diagnosis of infertility for women, a complex diagnosis of infertility for men, hysterosalpingography (HSG), PGT-A embryo testing and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). They answer different questions at different stages, and they are often a first step before choosing a treatment. You can see how they fit into the wider picture on our page for IVF & Fertility treatments in Turkey.
Fertility Diagnostics in Turkey
How the tests differ
- Complex diagnosis for women: usually a combination of hormone blood tests, an ultrasound scan of the uterus and ovaries, an estimate of ovarian reserve and sometimes a check of the tubes. It looks for causes such as ovulation problems, reduced egg reserve or structural changes.
- Complex diagnosis for men: centres on semen analysis, often repeated, and may add hormone tests, a physical examination and further sperm tests where the first results are abnormal.
- Hysterosalpingography: an X-ray test in which contrast fluid is passed through the womb and fallopian tubes to show whether the tubes are open and the cavity is a normal shape.
- PGT-A: a few cells are taken from an embryo created through IVF and checked for the wrong number of chromosomes before transfer.
- PGD: a similar embryo biopsy, but aimed at a specific inherited condition that is already known to run in the family.
Who it is for and how to choose
If you have not yet had a full work-up, the two complex diagnoses, with or without HSG, are the sensible start, because they show whether the problem lies with the woman, the man, both or neither. Couples who already have a diagnosis may only need one test, for example HSG to confirm the tubes before treatment.
Embryo testing is different. It only applies to couples having IVF, and it is a decision to make with a specialist rather than an automatic add-on. PGD is considered where a known genetic condition is in the family. PGT-A is sometimes discussed after repeated miscarriage, failed transfers or older maternal age, but its benefit is debated and varies between patients. A good clinic will explain both the potential gain and the limits, including that the test cannot guarantee a pregnancy.
What the trip and recovery look like
Most diagnostic tests are outpatient and short. Blood tests, scans and semen analysis can often be completed in a few days, although some hormone tests must be taken on a particular day of the menstrual cycle, so timing your arrival matters. HSG takes a short time and can cause cramping during and shortly afterwards; most people continue normal activities the same day. Embryo testing is part of an IVF cycle, so its schedule follows that cycle rather than a single visit. Ask the hospital which tests can be done together and which must wait for a specific day.
What affects the price and how to check a hospital
The cost depends on how many tests are in the package, whether a doctor consultation and scan are included, the technology used for embryo analysis, and the number of embryos tested. For PGT-A and PGD, the number of embryos biopsied and the laboratory used have a large effect. Ask for an itemised written plan so you can compare like with like.
Look for a centre licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health and authorised for health tourism, with a reproductive medicine specialist and an embryology laboratory if embryo testing is planned. Ask who interprets the results, how quickly you will receive them, and whether the report will be given to you in a form your own doctor at home can use. For genetic testing, ask whether genetic counselling is offered. Be wary of anyone who recommends every test to every patient.
How an enquiry with us works
You tell us your age, how long you have been trying, any earlier results and what you are hoping to find out, using our free quote form. We pass your details to licensed hospitals, and a specialist reviews them and suggests which tests are worth doing. You receive a written plan from the hospital that lists the tests, the doctor, the timing and the total cost. Asking costs nothing and does not commit you to anything. If you would like to see the wider choice first, our guide to IVF & Fertility treatments in Turkey covers treatment as well as testing, and a free quote can include both.
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Frequently asked questions
For women it usually includes hormone blood tests, a pelvic ultrasound and an assessment of ovarian reserve. For men it centres on semen analysis. Tubes may be checked with hysterosalpingography. The exact set depends on your history, so the written plan should list each test.
PGT-A checks a few cells from an IVF embryo for the wrong number of chromosomes before transfer. It is only possible in an IVF cycle. Whether it helps depends on your age and history, and it cannot guarantee a pregnancy, so discuss it with a specialist.
PGT-A looks for chromosome number problems in general. PGD looks for one specific inherited condition that is already known in the family. Both need an IVF cycle and an embryo biopsy, and both should come with genetic counselling.
It is an X-ray test that shows whether the fallopian tubes are open and the womb has a normal shape. Many women feel cramping during the procedure and for a short time afterwards. Most return to normal activities the same day.
Many tests can be done within a few days, but some hormone tests need to be taken on a particular day of the menstrual cycle. Tell the clinic your cycle dates when you enquire so the visit can be planned around them.
Usually yes. Infertility can come from the woman, the man or both, and a semen analysis is a simple first test. Testing both partners at the same time avoids delays and gives the specialist a complete picture.
You should. Ask the hospital to give you results in a clear written form, in English if needed, that your own doctor can review. Ask also who will explain the results to you and whether follow-up questions are possible after you return home.