Fertility Tests
An in-depth overview of common fertility tests. Explore our library of articles on hormone tests, imaging, and procedures for your journey.
Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH)
Hormone Test
What your AMH result says about ovarian reserve. See normal AMH levels by age, when to test, how to read low or high results, and what AMH means for IVF.
Antral Follicle Count (AFC)
Ultrasound Test
How the antral follicle count ultrasound measures ovarian reserve. See normal AFC ranges by age, how to read your result, and how AFC shapes IVF planning.
DHEA-S Test
Hormone Test
Why a DHEA-S test is ordered for irregular cycles or PCOS symptoms. See normal DHEA-S levels by age, how to read results, and DHEA-S vs. testosterone.
Estradiol Test
Hormone Test
How estradiol (E2) supports follicle growth and the cycle. See normal E2 levels, when to test, how results are read, and how E2 is tracked during IVF.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Test
Hormone Test
How FSH drives egg development and reflects ovarian reserve. See normal FSH levels, when to test, what high or low results mean, and next steps.
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Test
Hormone Test
How the hCG blood test confirms and tracks early pregnancy. See hCG levels by week, how to read 48-hour serial results, and the hCG trigger in IVF.
Inhibin B Test
Hormone Test
What Inhibin B shows about follicle activity in women and sperm production in men. See normal ranges, how to read results, and how it compares to AMH.
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Test
Hormone Test
How LH triggers ovulation and why timing matters. See normal LH levels, when to test, how to read results, and how the LH surge is used in IVF.
Progesterone Test
Hormone Test
How a progesterone test confirms ovulation. See normal progesterone levels, the Day 21 timing rule, how to read results, and its role in early pregnancy.
Prolactin Test
Hormone Test
How prolactin affects ovulation and fertility. See normal and high prolactin levels, how to prepare for the test, what results mean, and next steps.
Semen Analysis
Male Fertility Test
What a semen analysis measures: sperm count, motility and morphology. See WHO 2021 normal values, how to prepare for collection, and next steps by result.
Sperm DNA Fragmentation Test
Male Fertility Test
What the sperm DNA fragmentation test adds to a normal semen analysis. See DFI ranges, testing methods, how high SDF affects IVF, and ways to lower it.
Testosterone Test
Hormone Test
How testosterone affects ovarian function and egg quality. Learn the three types measured, normal and abnormal levels, how to read results, and next steps.
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Test
Hormone Test
How thyroid function affects ovulation, implantation and pregnancy. See normal TSH levels for fertility, what high or low TSH means, and further tests.