The following fertility tests are recommended for couples who have been trying to conceive for more than 12 months (to be done before the first consultation if possible). These tests can be arranged through your GP.
Recommended Fertility Tests for Women:
FSH Day 3: This is a blood test to test your FSH levels and is to be done on day 3 of your menstrual cycle (the third day of your menstrual period)
Ovarian Scan Day 10: This is an ultrasound scan which is done on day 10 of your cycle to check follicle health, ovulation and endometrial thickness.
Tubal Patency Test Day 10: This test flushes saline water up the tubes at an ovarian scan to check tubes are not blocked. This can be done at the same time as the ovarian scan at day 10.
Progesterone Day 21: This is a blood test to test your progesterone levels which determines if ovulation has occurred and if your progesterone level is high enough to sustain a pregnancy.
Recommended Fertility Tests for Men:
Before starting this program it is recommended that the man has the following medical test which can be arranged through your GP:
Sperm Test: This is a semen test to determine the quantity and quality of sperm.
Please request a copy of the above tests and bring these to your first appointment if possible.