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Initial Infertility Testing for Women

August 29, 2011

We’ve previously discussed the importance of egg quality when trying to achieve pregnancy, especially as it relates to advanced maternal age. Your doctor will want to determine this by examining reproductive hormone levels.
The middle of a woman’s menstrual cycle is marked by ovulation.  This occurs when the ovary releases a mature egg.  But how to know [...]

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Basic Infertility Tests

May 28, 2010

There are many tests that can be performed in an effort to determine the cause(s) of one’s inability to conceive.  Some of these can be performed by your Primary Care Physician and/or OB/GYN, while other, more advanced diagnostic tests should be performed by a Reproductive Endocrinologist.
There are several categories of infertility tests.
Blood Tests may determine [...]

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