--- title: "Fertility diagnosis and testing at Sutter Health" description: "Sutter's fertility diagnosis and testing services include advanced testing, evaluations and personalized care to identify and address fertility challenges." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/fertility-diagnosis-testing" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Fertility diagnosis and testing # Fertility diagnosis and testing Our fertility specialists use a variety of tests to diagnose infertility and better understand why you’re having difficulty getting pregnant.  [Find a fertility specialist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_affiliate.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Gould+Medical+Group%22%2C%22Palo+Alto+Foundation+Medical+Group%22%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Infertility%22%2C%22Reproductive+Endocrinology%22%2C%22Reproductive+Endocrinology+and+Infertility+%28REI%29%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) ## Why choose Sutter? When you've had trouble getting pregnant, fertility testing might be your best next step. We recommend seeing a fertility specialist if you're younger than 35 and haven't gotten pregnant after a year of trying (or six months if you're 35 or older). Our experienced providers at our fertility clinic and embryology lab in Palo Alto offer compassionate, personalized care you can trust. Multidisciplinary teams work with you, using the latest evidence-based methods to assess the challenges you’re facing. Before beginning fertility treatment, we’ll perform baseline fertility and preconception tests on both partners to diagnose or rule out any medical reasons that can lead to infertility. Male fertility issues contribute to nearly 40% of infertility cases. ## By the numbers ### 5 endocrinology and fertility specialists are committed to personalized care, planning and treatment for each patient. ### 40+ years of fertility care provided by our advanced, comprehensive embryology lab, which opened in 1984 in Palo Alto. ### 1  state-of-the-art embryology lab earns the top accreditation from the College of American Pathologies for zero deficiencies each year. ### 10 Sutter hospitals honored as America's best for 2024 by Healthgrades. ## Get in touch If you need help growing your family, call our fertility lab at [800-597-2234](tel:+18005972234) or fill out our information request form. [Contact us](https://feedback.sutterhealth.org/f/146968/b960/) ## Conditions - Female Infertility - Male Infertility ## Diagnostics - Blood test - [Genetic testing](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/genetic-testing-counseling) - Hysterosalpingogram - Ovarian Reserve Testing - Pelvic ultrasound - Pre-Conception Testing - Semen Analysis - Sonohysterosalpingogram - Thyroid function tests - Transvaginal ultrasound - Ultrasound - X-ray ## Treatments - Rubella Vaccine ## Our fertility success rates Review how our success rates per age group compares to the national averages, including outcomes for frozen and fresh embryo transfers. [View fertility outcomes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/quality-care/service-outcomes/fertility-outcomes) ## Classes & events [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Infertility%5C%22+%5C%22Fertility%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) - Class ### [A CPMC Perinatal Offering - Understanding Everything Multiples eClass (ANYTIME ONLINE)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/681231cbdb08113dd5dc81f7/) This self-paced, online class is available for 9 months after initial log-in and covers tips for pregnancy, delivery and postpartum, as they relate to having multiples - Class ### [CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION - Mills-Peninsula - March Series (Hybrid)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6acff662a94fe28b8d833b96/) Monday, March 1, 2027 - Class ### [CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION - Mills-Peninsula - January 2027 Series (Hybrid)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6acff358a94fe28b8d833920/) Monday, January 4, 2027 [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Infertility%5C%22+%5C%22Fertility%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) ## Sutter spotlight Health & wellness ### [How to prepare for pregnancy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/how-to-prepare-for-pregnancy) Learn how to prepare your body for pregnancy, including what to do before trying to get pregnant and healthy habits that may support fertility. Health & wellness ### [How to Cope With Infertility Treatment](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/how-to-cope-with-infertility-treatment) Practice mindfulness to help navigate the stress of infertility treatments. Health & wellness ### [8 Ways to Boost Men's Fertility](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/8-ways-to-boost-mens-fertility) Make healthy choices now to increase your odds of becoming a dad. Frequently asked questions **Who should receive ovarian reserve testing?**  Your doctor may suggest ovarian reserve testing if you’re age 35 or older and haven’t conceived after 6 months of trying. The tests measure certain hormones involved in ovulation and evaluate the number of follicles on the ovaries. While test results can give you helpful information about how soon you should start trying to conceive, it can’t determine how many fertile years you have remaining.  what types of questions will the doctor ask before testing?  **How long does it take to get results?** **Who is eligible for diagnostic testing?** **Can I do at-home fertility testing? or if I've done some at-home fertility testing, now what?** **What are the next steps if test results come back abnormal?**  ## Fertility testing to identify possible causes of infertility Find care at Sutter with diagnostic testing designed to identify potential causes of infertility. 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