Which biomarkers should we be testing for fertility?
It’s National Fertility Awareness Week, so whether you’re at the very start of your fertility journey, a couple of years down the line, prepping for IVF or gearing up to try for baby 2+, you may well be wondering what you can do to shed more light on your current fertility, or if there’s anything going on that may hinder your chances of conceiving.
Written by: Natasha Evans
Written on: November 5, 2024
Updated on: November 22, 2024
Written by: Natasha Evans | Written on: November 5, 2024 | Updated on: November 22, 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?
