Fertility Testing Part 1- what tests do I need to check my fertility?

We think that testing and investigating your fertility should be encouraged more and done sooner. So in this week's episode we look at what the current situation is around testing, what's available from the NHS, what the guidelines say and what tests we would recommend as first step investigations into your fertility.We discussThe range of tests for men and womenThe limitations of testing and how there is no one test for fertility and no test for egg qualityThe complications of fertility testingWhen should you go for testing NHS guidelines for when to go for testingWhy you should go sooner if you have any underlying issues Why we think testing sooner is a good ideaWhich tests we think are good to start with, including day 3, testosterone, prolactin, thyroid How this differs from NHS guidelines The day 21 progesterone test and why this shouldn’t always be done on day 21The limitations of the progesterone testTransvaginal scans, what this can tell you and why it’s helpfulWhy Clamydia screening is important when you’re preparing for pregnancyMale testing and why it’s important to get this done as soon as possibleNHS guidelines on sperm testingHome sperm testing kits as a good place to startHow to approach your doctor and why it’s ok to change doctors and ask for a second opinionHome and private testing kits and how helpful these can be for men and womenWhy preparing for your GP appt can be helpful and consider taking someone with youTake your charts and your data on your cycle to helpWhy we think it’s important to get testing doneFor more Fertility Support & Care:💛⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fertility online community❤️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more fertility tips and information🧡 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a Discovery Call to find out about working with us 121💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 121 in one of our clinics around the UK