Brave & Curious with Dr Lora Shahine3 Feb

Ep 161 Understanding Fertility Testing: A Step-by-Step Guide for Couples

Are you starting to think about fertility testing? Have you been trying to conceive and wondering which tests actually matter? Or are you overwhelmed by conflicting advice and unsure where to begin?

In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine breaks down fertility testing with clarity, compassion, and evidence. Now you can move forward feeling informed instead of intimidated.

Dr. Shahine covers the basics of fertility testing including the essentials of a thorough health history. She also explains how menstrual cycles, ovulation patterns, pain, PCOS, endometriosis, lifestyle factors, and mental health all shape a fertility workup.

This episode empowers couples with realistic expectations, evidence-based guidance, and the confidence to advocate for personalized fertility care, because understanding your options is the first step to feeling as ready as you can for what comes next.

In this episode you'll hear:

[1:36] Key fertility tests for women: AMH, FSH, estradiol, ultrasound, and HSG
[3:42]] The full work up: lifestyle, medical history, menstrual cycles, and past pregnancies
[7:54] Ovarian reserve and AMH explained
[13:19] Fertility tests for men: semen analysis and hormone evaluation
[16:13] Preconception testing including genetic carrier screening
[21:48] When to see a fertility specialist and what to ask your doctor after testing

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