Should You Have Your Fertility Tested?

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the importance of fertility testing and the impact of early testing on reproductive decisions. She emphasizes that while guidelines suggest waiting a year before testing, individual circumstances may warrant earlier evaluation. Dr. Crawford outlines key tests for fertility, including menstrual history, ovarian reserve testing (AMH and antral follicle count), anatomical evaluation (HSG or saline bubble test), and semen analysis. She also advises that testing should be considered for those with irregular periods, known endometriosis, or low libido. Dr. Crawford encourages proactive testing to make informed decisions and highlights the importance of data in planning future fertility efforts.

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