Fertility Health

Several hormones are key to fertility, as they help regulate the menstrual cycle and support ovulation. These include follicle stimulating hormone, luteinising hormone and oestradiol to gain further insight into reproductive health, it can also be helpful to test levels of testosterone, progesterone, prolactin, DHEA-S, and AMH. Thyroid hormones also play an important role, as imbalances can affect cycle regularity and ovulation.

The AMH test can be performed at any point in the menstrual cycle, as AMH levels remain relatively stable throughout. Unlike other hormone tests such as follicle stimulating hormone, which is usually measured on day 3 of the cycle, AMH can be tested at any time and produce accurate results.

You can still take the test while using hormonal contraception; however, it may affect certain hormone levels, including LH, FSH, oestradiol, and AMH. For the most accurate results, consider switching to a barrier method (such as condoms) and waiting until your natural cycle resumes before testing.

If stopping hormonal contraception isn’t possible, please inform your phlebotomist on the day of your test so this can be noted for the doctor, who will take it into account when interpreting your results.

A quantitative hCG blood test can detect pregnancy about 7 to 10 days after conception, before a missed period and earlier than a urine test. Testing very early can give a low result that needs repeating 48 hours later to confirm it is rising.