Sunday, July 7, 2013

Summary of Helpful Fertility Test Requests

Blood Tests

---FSH and AMH levels for ovarian reserve/perimenopause
---Oestrogen levels for ovarian activity
---Progesterone levels for proof of ovulation
---LH and testosterone levels for PCOS
---TSH for thyroid function
---MTHFR clotting risk test
---Inhibin B
---Prolactin
---Endocrine Insulin Resistance Screening

Laproscopy for endometriosis, tubal patency
Hysteroscopy for endometrial disorders, bleeding, fibroids, polps
Hysterosalpingogram for tubal patency and uterine contours(malformation)
Ultrasound for fibroids, ovarian activity and tracking, endometrial thickness and appearance, polycystic ovaries
Post coital test for cervical mucus and sperm compatibility

All of these tests help with my diagnosis from a TCM perspective and to check progress of your treatment and to exclude malignancy or other disorders which require surgery or other treatment.
This does not mean you cannot begin acupuncture treatment for general health and fertility while at some point pursuing these.