Can’t Get Pregnant? Consider These 5 Tests
Fertility has become a very hot topic these days with the surge in both assisted reproductive technology (ART) and adoptions.
ART typically consists of medications, intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF) with the sole purpose of becoming pregnant.
In general, experts tell women under 35 years old to try regularly to get pregnant at ovulation for 12 months before considering additional work-up. Women between 35 and 40 years old should try for six months.
Whether you are in your first month or your first year without success, here are five tests to talk about with your doctor.
1. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
2. Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)
3. Progesterone
4. Full Thyroid Panel
5. Test for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
6. BONUS TEST! Prolactin
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Category: AMH, ART, Fertility, FSH, Hormones, IUI, IVF, PCOS
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