Postcoital test
Postcoital test is a diagnostic procedure in reproductive medicine used to determine the viability and number of sperm following sexual intercourse. It is also known as Sims-Huhner test or Huhner test.
Procedure[edit | edit source]
The postcoital test is performed within a few hours after intercourse. The woman is examined by a gynecologist who collects a sample of cervical mucus. The sample is then examined under a microscope to assess the presence and activity of sperm.
Indications[edit | edit source]
The test is usually performed when couples have infertility issues and the cause is not yet determined. It helps in evaluating whether the sperm is able to survive in the cervical mucus and travel to the fallopian tubes to fertilize the egg.
Limitations[edit | edit source]
The postcoital test has several limitations. It must be performed within a specific timeframe after intercourse, which can be inconvenient. The test results can also be influenced by many factors, including the quality of the intercourse and the stage of the woman's menstrual cycle. Furthermore, the test does not provide information about other potential causes of infertility.
Alternatives[edit | edit source]
Due to its limitations, the postcoital test is not commonly used today. Other tests and procedures, such as semen analysis, hysterosalpingography, and laparoscopy, are more commonly used to diagnose infertility.
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