Evaluation of the couple before proceeding to IVF / ICSI : -

1. Assessment of Uterine Cavity :-

Uterine size and shape is evaluated through hysterosalpingogram. Intracavity environment is assessed by hysteroscopy, bio physical profile of uterus is done with ultrasound, colour, doppler study. Endometrial biopsy is done to know the endometrial pattern and presents of infection. Ultrasound scanning is done to identify fibroids, adenomyosis, ovarian cysts, chocolate cysts, ovarian reserve (third day of periods) etc.

2. Assessment of ovarian reserve :-

Level of FSH & LH should be checked on 3 rd day of the menstrual cycle. This helps to estimate woman's ability to produce eggs in response to fertility drugs.

3. Cervical cultures:-

for urea plasma, Chlamydia and gonorrhea to check for any infection.

4. Endometriosis : -

The dark brown chocolate fluid is thought to be embryo toxic and kept separate form follicular aspirates that contain eggs.

5. Trial Embryo transfer :-

Measuring the depth of the endometrium cavity and mapping the route required to negotiate the cervical canal is useful prior to the actual embryo transfer procedure.