Infertility

This condition is treated in the Gynaecology clinic.

Information to be included in the referral

History

Note: Tasmanian Health Service does not provide IVF

All referrals should comply with referral standards referral standard and include in particular:

• Detailed sexual, menstrual and obstetric history
• Detailed past history
• Full medical history including medications
• Copy of partner's sperm count

Tests

• FSH/LH/HCG
• Prolactinx3 - only do once if normal
• Thyroid function test
• Ultrasound
• Testosterone/SHBG/DHEA (if hirsute)
• Partners semen analysis

Interim/GP management

To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Gynaecology clinic page for the full referral process and templates.

GP should organise sperm count for partner before referral and send copy of results.

For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.

Additional resources

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