Silvia Azaña, an embryologist at inviTRA, explains in this video how the infertility study for cervical factor is performed:
Typically, cervical factor studies are not routinely conducted in women with fertility issues. However, if a woman has symptoms or suspects that she may have some alteration at the cervix level, the following tests may be performed.
Postcoital test. The presence or absence of motile sperm in the cervical mucus after sexual intercourse is studied. Microbiological cultures to confirm if there is any bacterial infection.
Cervical permeability test. A cannula is introduced to check if it passes easily or if there is any obstruction. Hysteroscopy. The interior of the cervix is observed by introducing a camera.
Prior to these tests, the gynecologist performs a physical examination and an ultrasound on all women who come for a checkup. In some cases, certain alterations of the cervix can already be detected in this initial examination.
