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Fertility testing
AMH, antral follicle count, day 3 FSH, semen analysis, and testing after recurrent miscarriage: what each result can and cannot tell you.
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What can an AMH test tell you about fertility?
An AMH test measures a hormone made by small ovarian follicles and can help estimate response to fertility medicines.
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What does an antral follicle count mean?
An antral follicle count, or AFC, is the number of small follicles visible in both ovaries on ultrasound, usually early in the menstrual cycle.
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What does a day 3 FSH test mean for fertility?
Day 3 FSH testing measures follicle-stimulating hormone early in the menstrual cycle, often alongside estradiol, as part of a fertility assessment.
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Is testing after recurrent miscarriage safe during pregnancy?
Testing after recurrent miscarriage should follow the loss history and current guidance, rather than a blanket immune or clotting panel.
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What can semen analysis results tell you?
A semen analysis measures sperm number, movement and shape along with features of the semen sample.
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When is sperm DNA fragmentation testing useful?
Sperm DNA fragmentation testing examines damage to sperm genetic material beyond the measurements in a routine semen analysis.