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Radiological evaluation of infertility

J I Collins1, P J Woodward

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City 84108, USA.

Seminars in Ultrasound, CT, and MR
|August 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Radiologists play a key role in diagnosing and treating infertility. Initial evaluation involves assessing six common factors, with imaging techniques guiding diagnosis and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive medicine and radiology

Background:

  • Rising rates of unexplained infertility necessitate a comprehensive diagnostic approach.
  • The radiologist's role in infertility management is expanding.
  • Understanding the six key factors of infertility is crucial for effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the six primary causes of infertility.
  • To outline optimal diagnostic methods for each factor.
  • To highlight the role of radiology in infertility assessment and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common infertility factors: cervical, endometrial-uterine, tubal, ovarian, peritoneal, and male.
  • Discussion of established diagnostic imaging techniques, primarily hysterosalpingography and ultrasound.
  • Exploration of emerging radiological modalities, including MRI and selective fallopian tube catheterization.

Main Results:

  • Detailed assessment of each of the six infertility factors.
  • Emphasis on hysterosalpingography and ultrasound as primary diagnostic tools.
  • Recognition of MRI and selective fallopian tube catheterization as valuable additions to the diagnostic arsenal.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic evaluation of the six common infertility factors is essential.
  • Radiological imaging is fundamental for diagnosing infertility.
  • Advanced imaging techniques offer promising new avenues for infertility diagnosis and treatment.

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