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Other tests
Additional testing is tailored to the couple's or individual's specific situation. The evaluation of a couple with recurrent miscarriages may be different from that of a woman with an ovulation disorder and irregular menstrual cycles. Specialized tests such as chromosome testing, hormone tests, or genetic tests may be ordered. Sometimes patients have abnormal hormone levels because of a tumor in the pituitary gland, so occasionally fertility testing may even lead to a CT or MRI of the head. Referrals to other physicians, including those specializing in maternal-fetal medicine, urology, medical endocrinology, or hematology may be required if a potential or underlying disorder is identified. Genetic counseling is another common component of fertility testing and evaluation.
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