Understanding your fertility health is key when trying to conceive.
One of the best ways to do this is through targeted blood tests that assess egg quality, hormone balance, and overall reproductive health. Here’s what to ask your doctor for:
1. Ovarian Reserve & Egg Quality
✔ AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) – Measures ovarian reserve (how many eggs you have left)
✔ FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone, Day 3 Test) – Higher levels may indicate lower ovarian reserve
✔ E2 (Estradiol, Day 3 Test) – Helps assess ovarian function
2. Ovulation & Hormone Balance
✔ LH (Luteinizing Hormone, Day 3 Test) – Important for ovulation tracking
✔ Progesterone (Day 21 Test) – Confirms if ovulation occurred & supports implantation
✔ Prolactin – High levels can disrupt ovulation
✔ Testosterone & DHEA-S – Helps rule out hormone imbalances like PCOS
3. Thyroid & Metabolism
✔ TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) – Optimal levels (between 1-2.5) are crucial for fertility
✔ Free T3 & Free T4 – Measures active thyroid hormones
✔ Thyroid Antibodies (TPO & TG Antibodies) – Checks for Hashimoto’s (which can impact pregnancy)
4. Blood Sugar & Insulin Resistance
✔ Fasting Insulin & Glucose – Helps detect insulin resistance, which can affect egg quality
✔ HbA1c – Checks long-term blood sugar levels
5. Food Sensitivities & Inflammation
✔ Celiac Panel (tTG-IgA, EMA-IgA, Total IgA) – Gluten sensitivity can affect fertility
✔ Food Sensitivity Test (IgG/IgA Panel) – Identifies hidden food intolerances that may cause inflammation
✔ CRP (C-Reactive Protein) – Measures overall inflammation in the body
6. Essential Nutrients for Conception
✔ Vitamin D3 – Critical for implantation & hormone balance
✔ B12 & Folate (Methylated Folate preferred) – Supports healthy egg development
✔ Iron (Ferritin Test) – Low levels can impact implantation & pregnancy health
7. Blood Clotting & Autoimmune Factors (if needed)
✔ Homocysteine – High levels can impact implantation
✔ Antiphospholipid Antibodies & Factor V Leiden – If there’s a history of miscarriage
Additional Tests Based on Specific Fertility Concerns
🟣 If You Have Low AMH & Poor Egg Quality
✔ DHEA-S – Determines if DHEA supplementation might help
✔ PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone) & CoQ10 Levels – Checks mitochondrial function in eggs
🟡 To Address Recurrent Miscarriages
✔ Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA Panel) – Detects autoimmune issues
✔ MTHFR Gene Mutation – Can impact folate absorption & clotting
🟢 If You Have Unexplained Infertility
✔ Zinc & Selenium Levels – Essential for egg development
✔ Cortisol Levels (AM & PM Test) – Checks adrenal function & stress impact
📍 Tip: Ask your doctor to run these tests early in your fertility journey! Knowing your hormone levels, egg reserve, and overall health can help you take proactive steps to optimize your chances of conception.
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