SEMEN ANALYSIS:The semen analysis is one of the most basic laboratory tests of a couple undergoing an infertility work-up. The male partner is asked to produce a semen specimen to determine if the quality or quantity of the sperm is a contributing factor to their infertility.

PELVIC ULTRASOUND: A pelvic ultrasound scans your uterus and ovaries. An ultrasound is an instrument that uses high frequency sound waves. The sound waves reflect off your internal organs and are "read" by scanners that create pictures of your internal organs.

HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAM (HSG):HSG is an x-ray procedure to view the inside shape of the uterus and fallopian tubes. This shows whether the tubes are open or damaged, and whether the uterine cavity is normal. Problems in these areas may make it difficult to become pregnant.

INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION:Insemination is a procedure that places washed sperm into the uterus using a small flexible tube attached to a syringe. An intrauterine insemination (IUI) is done after a sperm wash removes prostaglandin, bacteria and unwanted debris from the collected sperm. The washed sperm are placed directly into the uterus, closer to the ovulated egg.