Abstract
An assessment of female fertility may be undertaken in the general practice setting for a variety of reasons. These include concerns about future fertility when pregnancy is not immediately planned, adesire to consider elective oocyte cryopreservation and difficulty conceiving. The aim of this article is to summarise indications, rationale and components ofa comprehensive female fertility assessment in a primary care setting. The primary care physician has an essential role in providing women withguidance, counselling and assessment regarding fertility concerns. A complete initial assessment includes pre-pregnancy screening and counselling, and assessment of ovulation, ovarian reserve and pelvic anatomy to guide further investigation and management.
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