Female Fertility Test
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Female Fertility Test
The Female Fertility Test helps you to understand your fertility levels by measuring hormones which regulate your menstrual cycle and ovarian health.
It is recommended that you perform the sample taking 7 days before the date for your period. You can also take it on the 21st day after the start of your last period.
- Luteinising Hormone (LH)
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- Oestradiol (Oestrogen)
- Progesterone
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Luteinising Hormone (LH)
Luteinising Hormone (LH) is made by your pituitary gland and plays a vital role in healthy sexual function. In women, LH helps to regulate the menstrual cycle and ovulation. It is also critical when triggering the release of the eggs from the ovaries, and Luteinising Hormone levels increase significantly before ovulation. LH is essential when checking female fertility levels, as imbalanced LH levels can cause fertility issues in the long run.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is made in the pituitary glands and plays an essential role in sexual functioning. FSH is one of the gonadotropic hormones, the other being LH. FSH helps regulate the women's ovaries and stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles. FSH is also involved in oestradiol products. For this reason, FSH is part of Welzo's cutting edge female fertility home test due to its vital role in healthy female sexual function.
Oestradiol (Oestrogen)
Oestradiol is a steroid hormone belonging to the oestrogen family, being the strongest of the three oestrogen related hormones. Its primary purpose in women is to maintain and regulate the female reproductive chain. Therefore it is vital to measure oestradiol levels when evaluating female fertility levels.
Progesterone
Progesterone is a hormone that plays an important role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. It helps to thicken the uterus lining, which is necessary for the implantation of the fertilised egg. Progesterone also helps to maintain the pregnancy by preventing contractions of the uterine muscles. Therefore its analysis is essential when testing female fertility levels.
Is this test for you?
If you are a woman of childbearing age, you may be considering a fertility test. There are many reasons why women may want to know if they are fertile. Some women may want to wait until they are ready to have children before starting a family. Others may want to ensure that they can still conceive after treatment for a medical condition.
Additional Information
What is a female fertility test?
Female fertility testing is a way to measure the chance of a woman getting pregnant. There are multiple ways to test female fertility. The most common tests are: hormone testing, ovulation testing, and ultrasound.
Hormone testing can be done with a blood test or a saliva test. Blood tests measure the levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and oestradiol (E2). Saliva tests measure the levels of progesterone. Ovulation tests measure the levels of LH in urine. The most common ovulation tests are strips that are dipped in urine. Ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) are similar to pregnancy tests and measure the level of LH in urine. Ultrasound is a common fertility test for women. An ultrasound can be used to measure the thickness of the uterine lining, to look for blockages in the fallopian tubes, or to check the ovaries for cysts.
When trying to conceive, it is important to have regular fertility testing done. This will help to identify any potential fertility problems and to find the best treatment options.
Additional Insight from Dr Sameer Nakedar, MBBS, MRCGP, PGCert
FSH, LH and Prolactin are hormones secreted by the brain. Oestradiol is a hormone that plays an essential role in reproduction, helping the ovaries release an egg.
Follicle-stimulating hormone is released in the brain to stimulate the ovary to start making an egg and LH is required for the final maturation of the egg. Oestradiol stimulates the growth of these follicles in the womb for the lining. If these hormones are out of range completely, it could suggest that there’s something else going on in the body, including PCOS. But to get a true picture of fertility status, you’d want to do more testing.
Female Fertility Statistics
It is estimated that about 15% of couples in the United Kingdom have difficulty conceiving. The majority of these couples will eventually succeed in getting pregnant, often after trying for several months or years.
Experts Opinion on Female Fertility Tests
"There are many aspects to investigate in female fertility. Fertility is often influenced by hormones. The first question a health expert would want to consider is whether a female is ovulating appropriately. This is can be done by observing if the ovaries are releasing eggs."
How to take a home blood test
Collecting a blood sample for your finger prick home test is straightforward. Watch the video below for more details on how to take a home blood test.
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Female Fertility Test Information
Specification of Female Fertility Test
- Test name: Female Fertility Test
- Also known as & related tests: Ovulation predictor test, Hormone testing (FSH, LH, estradiol, progesterone, AMH)
- Biomarkers:
- Test tube: SST (Gold microtainer)
- Brand: Welzo
- Turn around time: Approx. 24 hours
- Lab test ranges:
- Test Kit Marking: MHRA/UKCA
What is a Female Fertility Test?
A Female Fertility Test is a home health test offered by Welzo. The Female Fertility Test can be taken from the comfort of your home using a finger prick sample, which is then sent back to our lab for analysis and interpretation.
What does a Female Fertility Test for?
A Female Fertility Test tests for the following: .
What are the benefits of a Female Fertility Test?
Checking your health through the use of Female Fertility Test is an important way to track your health. Home testing offers the convenience of conducting health assessments in the comfort of your own home, while enabling quicker, more private results without the need for visiting a healthcare facility.
Can a GP review my Female Fertility Test?
Yes, Welzo offers a GP review service for the Female Fertility Test. Follow the link if you would like to have an online GP appointment with your Female Fertility Test.
Are Female Fertility Tests available on the NHS?
The NHS offers Female Fertility Tests subject to eligibility requirements, consultations and local guidelines.
Female Fertility Test Kit and Ordering
How can a Female Fertility Test be ordered?
A Female Fertility Test can be ordered online through Welzo's secure checkout. Select the Female Fertility Test and add the patient's name and details, then checkout for next-day delivery.
What is included in the Female Fertility Test test kit?
The Female Fertility Test contains the following items in the test kit:
- 1 x UN3373 Test Kit for Biological Substances Category B (test kit design may vary from images displayed online depending on the test selected.
- 1 x Free Return Label
- 1 x Finger Prick Lancet / Urine Sample Pouch or Swab (depending on the test ordered)
- 1 x Cleansing Wipe/ Alcohol Swab
- SST (Gold microtainer)
Female Fertility Test Biomarkers and Results
What biomarkers are tested for in a Female Fertility Test?
The Female Fertility Test checks for the following biomarkers:
What are the results ranges for a Female Fertility Test?
Female Fertility Test reference ranges vary based on age, sex, population sample and numeric test result ranges. However, once you complete your tests, you will receive clear reference ranges for your Female Fertility Test.
What is a normal test range for Female Fertility Test?
The Female Fertility Test range will be provided on the advanced Welzo reporting panel which will factor in multiple aspects such as age, population size comparison and biological sex.
Female Fertility Test Procedure and Timing
When should a Female Fertility Test be taken?
It is best to take a Female Fertility Test first thing in the morning.
How long does a Female Fertility Test take?
The typical turnaround for a Female Fertility Test is 24 hours from receipt at the Welzo laboratory, Monday to Thursday. However, results may come back faster or slower depending on how busy the Welzo laboratory is and if you have requested any biomarkers that take longer to test for. In this case, results can take up to 5 days.
Are there any special preparations required before taking the Female Fertility Test (e.g., fasting)?
We will let you know via email if there are any special requirements for the Female Fertility Test. However, typically we recommend you take a Female Fertility Test first thing in the morning, fasted.
What is the best time to post my Female Fertility Test?
The best time to return your Female Fertility Test sample is Monday to Thursday, before 14:00 to ensure the product arrives at our lab on time for same-day analysis.
What sample is required for a Female Fertility Test?
The Female Fertility Test requires a capillary blood sample using a SST (Gold microtainer) that is collected from a finger-prick blood sample.
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