If you’re running into issues when it comes to female fertility, there are a few reasons linked to the menstrual phases that can be involved, but it’s important to measure your hormones appropriate in order to know for sure.
That’s where Menstrual Cycle Mapping comes in.
This urine test is performed at home over the course of an entire menstrual cycle. The first urine of the day is collected every-other-day. An absorptive paper is used to soak up the hormones being released into the urine that day. Once 30 days-worth of papers are collected and dry, the lab processes them and is able to map your menstrual cycle for that entire month.
Menstrual cycle mapping allows you and your doctor to track estrogen , progesterone, and LH levels. The LH component will tell your doctor where you’re trending in terms of your ovulation time.
This is a more specific panel that helps define when you ovulate and how your estrogen and progesterone levels are balanced at the different phases of the cycle, which is an important way to get clarity around your own cycle as a stepping stone in your journey.
There you have it: The female fertility tests available to you. If you’re ready to talk to a professional and get more personal treatment, schedule a consultation here.