You and your partner haven’t been able to conceive after trying for more than six months. Or you are able to get pregnant, but then have miscarriages. You are probably feeling all the emotions – from anger to depression. It might be time to seek help from a fertility expert. So what kind of tests […]
Can I Do Fertility Testing At Home?
The amount of over-the-counter testing options available to people trying to conceive is endless and continues to grow. Fancy basal body temperature thermometers, sperm test kits, and enough ovulation prediction kits available at the pharmacy to make your head spin. With so much to wade through, it’s only natural to wonder – where do you […]
Ask A Therapist: How Do I Ask My Husband To Get Tested?
Q: We’ve been trying to get pregnant for about six months without any success. I went through some preliminary fertility tests and they all came back without finding any issues. Now my doctor wants my husband to come in and get tested. How do I ask him to be tested for potential male fertility problems? […]
Understanding Your Ovulation and Ovarian Reserve
When you start thinking about trying to conceive, one of the first things you need to learn about is “ovulation”. Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Tamara Tobias explains everything you need to know about ovulation and ovarian reserve: The menstrual cycle consists of a pre-ovulation (follicular) phase and post-ovulation (luteal) phase. Follicular refers to when a […]
Ovarian Reserve: FSH, AMH & Antral Follicles
When a woman begins to question her fertility, one of the first tests that an OB-GYN or an RE orders is blood work to test her ovarian reserve. By testing a woman’s ovarian reserve, doctors are able to get a better understanding of her fertility. In general, the quality and amount of eggs left declines as one gets older. […]
What To Expect From Fertility Testing
When it’s time to take the next step in figuring out why you haven’t been able to get pregnant or carry a pregnancy to term, there are a lot of tests and tools to help your doctor investigate. I won’t sugarcoat it for you– some of the tests may be uncomfortable. But if you’re like […]
