Frequently Asked Questions
“Young people deserve information about their reproductive health and scientific evidence to inform their decisions.”
Dr John Waterstone, Founder & Medical Director, Waterstone Clinic & MyFertilityCheck
Why Should I Get My Fertility Tested?
If you are thinking about starting a family someday, fertility testing can help you make the right decisions. It can help you keep your options open and empower you to make the decisions that will help you reach your goals.
What Are The Tests?
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AMH Test
The AMH test measures the amount of Anti Müllerian Hormone in the blood. This hormone is produced in the ovaries by cells inside our follicles (the little sacs that hold the eggs). AMH is the most reliable marker of ovarian reserve and it can help us approximate the number of eggs that are in the ovaries. The AMH should be interpreted alongside an Antral Follicle Count to give the best understanding of your fertility.
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Fertility-Focused Ultrasound Scan
A transvaginal ultrasound scan will enable the doctor to assess the health of your uterus and ovaries. This scan is more in-depth than a routine ultrasound and together with the AMH results, it will give additional information about your fertility potential.
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Antral-Follicle Count
During your fertility-focused ultrasound scan, the fertility specialist will perform an antral-follicle count in each of your ovaries. Counting the number of follicles that measure the required size helps us to investigate your ovarian reserve and get a better idea of where your fertility stands in relation to your age. Together with your AMH results, the antral follicle count we can gain a greater insight to your fertility.
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Personalised Recommendations
Our specialists will give you a holistic review of your results, and interpret all of them with you. You can ask all of your questions and gain a deep understanding of your fertility timeline. The consultant will give advice and suggest a plan of action, if necessary.
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Semen Analysis
Your sample will be checked and compared against international guidelines such as sperm count, concentration, movement, and the shape of the sperm. We will give personalised advice about your reproductive health and fertility potential based on these results.
Should I Freeze My Eggs?
Many people freeze their eggs to give them reassurance and allow them have the best chance to have a family when they are ready.
The complexities of building your life, your career, finding a partner, your home, all before a baby, or before your fertility declines, means that fertility is a genuine concern for most people. Although fertility doesn’t last forever, freezing is a step you can take to protect it, and your options.
We’ve answered some frequently asked questions here.