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Which biomarkers should we be testing for fertility?
It’s National Fertility Awareness Week, so whether you’re at the very start of your
Written by: Natasha Evans
Updated: November 5, 2024
Written by: Natasha Evans | Updated: November 5, 2024
Quick Read
- Testing for fertility biomarkers can identify potential issues affecting conception, pregnancy, and baby's health.
- Key biomarkers to test include Vitamin D, full thyroid panel, sex hormones, semen analysis, and vaginal/semen microbiome.
- MTHFR gene mutations can impact fertility, but awareness allows for proactive management through targeted folate supplementation.
- AMH is primarily useful in the IVF context and has limitations as an indicator of natural conception potential.
Contents
- 1. Which biomarkers should we be testing for fertility?
- 2. Vitamin D
- 3. Full Thyroid Panel
- 4. Sex hormones
- 5. Semen analysis
- 6. Vaginal microbiome
- 7. Semen microbiome
- 8. MTHFR
- 9. What is AMH in fertility?
