What Tests Do You Need Before Doing IVF in Mexico?

If you're planning IVF treatment in Mexico, one of the first steps is completing a few essential fertility tests.

Why Fertility Testing Is Required Before IVF

Before starting an IVF cycle, your fertility doctor will need a clear picture of your reproductive health. These tests will help determine the most appropriate treatment approach and estimate how your body may respond to IVF medications (your exact protocol).

Pre-treatment fertility testing can help identify:

Ovarian reserve and egg quantity
Hormonal imbalances affecting ovulation
Male factor infertility
Structural uterine conditions
Potential health risks that could affect pregnancy

With these results, your doctor can design a treatment protocol tailored specifically to your situation.

AMH Test (Anti-Müllerian Hormone)

The AMH blood test is one of the most important fertility tests performed before IVF. It measures ovarian reserve, which helps doctors estimate how many eggs may still be available.

Can be done any day of the menstrual cycle
Simple blood test available at most labs
Helps predict response to IVF stimulation medication
Often used to determine whether IVF with your own eggs is recommended

AMH levels do not predict pregnancy directly, but they are a key indicator of how many eggs may be retrieved during an IVF cycle.

Transvaginal Ultrasound

A transvaginal ultrasound allows the fertility specialist to examine the ovaries and uterus. It is commonly used to perform an antral follicle count, which estimates the number of small follicles that may develop into mature eggs.

Evaluates ovarian reserve
Detects ovarian cysts or fibroids
Assesses uterine health
Helps confirm whether the uterus appears suitable for embryo transfer

Many patients complete this ultrasound with a local gynecologist and send the images to the clinic in Mexico for review.

Semen Analysis

If a male partner is involved, a semen analysis is required before IVF treatment. This test evaluates sperm quality and helps determine whether specialized techniques such as ICSI may be recommended.

Sperm concentration
Sperm motility (movement)
Sperm morphology (shape)
Total sperm count

Male factor infertility is responsible for roughly half of fertility challenges, making this test essential before starting treatment.

Hormone Panel (Cycle Day 2–3)

Doctors often request additional blood tests early in the menstrual cycle to evaluate hormone levels that regulate ovulation and reproductive function.

FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
Estradiol (E2)
TSH (thyroid hormone)
Prolactin

These hormones provide valuable information about how your ovaries and endocrine system are functioning.

Infectious Disease Screening

Before IVF treatment, clinics require standard infectious disease screening to ensure safety within the embryology laboratory.

HIV
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Syphilis

These tests are routine and required by most fertility clinics worldwide.

Additional Tests That May Be Recommended

Depending on your medical history, your fertility specialist may also recommend additional diagnostic tests such as:

HSG (Hysterosalpingogram)
Saline sonogram
Hysteroscopy
Genetic carrier screening

These tests help evaluate the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes to ensure there are no structural problems that could interfere with embryo implantation.

Can These Tests Be Done in the U.S. or Canada?

Yes. Most international patients complete nearly all fertility testing in their home country before traveling to Mexico for IVF treatment.

Once your results are ready, they can be securely sent to the fertility clinic for evaluation. This allows the doctor to:

Review your fertility profile
Estimate your success chances
Recommend the best treatment option
Prepare a personalized IVF protocol

Many patients arrive in Mexico already prepared, allowing the treatment process to begin quickly.

Next Steps: Starting Your IVF Evaluation

Step 1: Schedule a Free Consultation

Book a free consultation with Dr. Castillo or our international fertility coordinator to review your situation and determine which tests may be required.

Step 2: Send Your Fertility Test Results

If you already have test results, you can submit them for review so the doctor can evaluate your fertility profile and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan.

Step 3: Plan Your IVF Treatment

After reviewing your results, our team will help coordinate your IVF treatment in Mexico, including medication protocols, travel planning, and your treatment timeline.

Dr. Alejandro Castillo Peláez — Fertility Specialist in Mexico City

This article was medically reviewed by
Dr. Alejandro Castillo Peláez

Dr. Castillo is a Gynecologist, Obstetrician and Reproductive Biologist with advanced training across Mexico, the United States and Europe.

He completed his Medical Surgeon’s degree at UNAM, followed by a fellowship in Plastic Surgery for Gynecology at Northwest Memorial Hospital in Houston, where he gained specialized expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive gynecologic procedures.

He later pursued a fellowship in Reproductive Biology and completed a subspecialty in Assisted Reproduction Biology at IVI in Spain — one of the world’s leading fertility institutions.

Today, he treats American and Canadian patients every month across accredited clinics in Mexico City.

See Dr. Castillo’s qualifications

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