· By Emma Pumfrey
Essential Blood Tests For Fertility: What to Test & Why
Full Female Hormone Panel - $125.00
Trying for a baby? A comprehensive female hormone panel gives you deep insight into your reproductive health, identifying hidden imbalances and supporting your fertility journey with confidence.
Why start here?
Hormones are in charge of almost every step of the fertility process: from follicle development and ovulation, to endometrial receptivity and implantation. If one or more markers are out of balance, it can impact your ability to conceive and sustain pregnancy (eg. irregular cycles, not ovulating, diminished ovarian reserve).
By ordering the right tests at the right time, we gain the clinical map needed to tailor your lifestyle, nutrition, herbal, and supplement plan for optimal fertility support.
Take the guesswork out of your hormones.
Book an appointment to arrange your full female hormone test to support and guide your fertility journey.
Key hormones to test & how they guide your plan:
| Hormone | Timing & what it tells us | Why it matters for fertility |
|---|---|---|
| Follicle‑Stimulating Hormone (FSH) | Usually taken early on day 2-3 of the cycle. High FSH suggests the ovaries are less responsive (diminished ovarian reserve). | Helps us assess quantity of eggs left, and whether ovarian stimulation or earlier intervention may help. |
| Luteinizing Hormone (LH) | Also day 2-3, or used around ovulation. High early-cycle LH can indicate conditions like PCOS; mid-cycle spike shows ovulation. | Knowing ovulation timing and whether the LH surge is functioning informs if ovulation is occurring normally. |
| Estradiol (E2) | Taken early in the cycle (day 2-3) and tracked sometimes during stimulation. Low or abnormally high levels signal ovarian or follicular issues. | Ensures that follicles are responding, lining is prepared, and helps interpret FSH & LH results. |
| Testosterone / DHEA-S / SHBG | Useful if there are signs of PCOS, excess androgens (hirsutism, acne), or low libido. | High androgens can impair ovulation & egg quality: needing targeted intervention |
| Progesterone | Drawn mid-luteal (around day 21 in a standard 28-day cycle) to confirm ovulation and endometrium readiness. | Low progesterone may indicate luteal-phase defects: requires specific support for implantation and early pregnancy. |
| Prolactin | Measured when there are ovulation issues or irregular cycles. | Elevated prolactin may inhibit ovulation. |
| Additional Hormones: | Thyroid (TSH, T4, T3, Thyroid Antibodies) | *Note additional cost |
| Additional Nutrients: | B12, Folate, Vitamin D, Iron Studies, Zinc, Copper | *Note additional cost |