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2) Length of the menstrual cycle (from the start of one period to the next , not on hormonal contraception) :

• Regular , between 27-34 days = 3 pts.
• Longish (35-40 days) = 2 pts.
• Short (24-26 days) or unpredictable = 1 pt.
• Never or rarely have periods = 0 pts.

• Prior major surgery on uterus , tubes or ovaries (myomectomy , cyst removal , tubal reconstruction) = 1 pt.
• Removal of an ovary = 0 pts.
  (if more than one choice , select the most serious surgery with the lowest point value)

5) Frequency of sexual intercourse :

• 3 or more times a week =5 pts.
• 1-2 times a week = 4 pts.
• Less than once a week = 2 pts.
• About once a month = 1 pt.
• Never or no partner = 0 pts.

6) Mother's age at menopause :

• 50 or older = 3 pts.
• 45-50 = 2 pts.
• 40-44 = 1 pt.
• Less than 40 = 0 pts.

7) History of sexually-transmitted disease :

• No known prior STDs = 3 pts.
• Positive for herpes , HPV, or any other STD besides gonorrhea or Chlamydia = 2 pts.
• History of exposure to gonorrhea or Chlamydia = 1 pt.
• History of pelvic inflammatory disease = 0 pts.
  (if more than one choice , select the most serious STD with the lowest point value)

Total Score :

• 20-24 = Very fertile
• 15-19 = Chances are pretty good
• 10-14 = Perhaps you should see your gynecologist and have some testing done
• Less than 10 = Probably need to see a reproductive endocrinologist/infertility specialist