Postcoital Test

The Postcoital Test, also known as a fertility test, is one of the methods for diagnosing infertility in women. This test is used to determine a woman's fertility.

To carry out the test, a woman must undergo an ovulation examination to determine the period of the menstrual cycle when the egg is most ready for fertilization. Then, 6 to 24 hours after intercourse, a sample of mucus is taken from the cervix and sent to a laboratory for microscopic examination.

If there are 10 or more motile sperm in a mucus sample, this indicates the absence of disturbances in the interaction of sperm and mucus. However, if the sperm count is low or immotile, this may indicate fertility problems.

It is important to note that this test is not a definitive diagnosis of infertility and should be complemented by other diagnostic methods, such as a blood test for hormones or an ultrasound.

Overall, the Postcoital test can be useful for women who want to know about their fertility, especially if they are facing problems in this area. But for an accurate diagnosis it is necessary to use an integrated approach to diagnosing infertility, including other research methods.

The Postcoital Test is one of the methods for diagnosing infertility, which is used to determine the interaction between sperm and mucous secretions of the cervix. This method is based on microscopic examination of mucus from the cervix 6–24 hours after intercourse.

If there are 10 or more motile sperm in the mucus, which can be observed under high magnification, this indicates the absence of any problems in the interaction between sperm and the cervix.

It is important to note that the Postcoital test should only be performed after ovulation to avoid false results.

This method can be used as an additional diagnostic test, but should not replace other methods for diagnosing infertility.