Fertility Tests

Hormonal testing

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

During your menstrual cycle, FSH encourages the development of eggs. FSH levels rise as a woman matures and her egg count decreases. Increased FSH levels might suggest that your ovarian reserve is depleted. 

Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)

Fertility experts can do blood tests for AMH at any time throughout the menstrual cycle. The most sensitive hormone indicator of reproductive potential is AMH. The granulosa cells surrounding and maintaining the early developing eggs in the ovaries create it. The number of granulosa cells and AMH levels drop as eggs decrease over time. The AMH level also predicts the ovaries’ reaction to injectable fertility medicines, which can help your doctor tailor your IVF treatment regimen.

Luteinizing hormone (LH):

The hormone LH instructs the ovaries to release a mature egg. Ovulation is the name for this process. A pituitary disease or polycystic ovarian syndrome can cause high amounts of LH (PCOS). Low levels of LH can be a symptom of a pituitary or hypothalamic disease and can be seen in women who have an eating disorder, over-exercise, or are under a lot of stress.

Transvaginal Ultrasound

Transvaginal ultrasound is conducted by counting the number of follicles between four and nine millimetres in both ovaries between days three and twelve of your period. These are eggs that have the potential to develop and be fertilised. If you have fewer follicles, you may have egg quality and quantity issues.