Preconception Testing: Glow Up Starts Here
Fertile-ish7 Okt 2025

Preconception Testing: Glow Up Starts Here

🎙️ Episode 25: “Preconception Testing: Glow Up Starts Here”

💡 Episode Summary

Before you jump into treatment—or even start trying—it’s time for your fertility glow-up. In this episode, Laura and Brandis walk listeners through preconception testing: what it is, why it matters, and how to make the most of it. From bloodwork and imaging to sperm health and hormone tracking, they unpack the essentials that can help you understand your fertility baseline and optimize your health for conception success.

Whether you’re TTC, freezing your eggs, or just curious about your reproductive health, this episode is your roadmap for understanding your body before the first shot, scan, or supplement.

🧬 What You’ll LearnThe Basics of Preconception Testing:Why testing before treatment can save time, money, and heartbreak later.

  • Bloodwork Breakdown:Understanding AMH, FSH, thyroid, glucose, vitamin D, and more—and what those numbers really mean.

  • Imaging Insights:What’s the difference between an HSG, saline sonogram, and hysteroscopy (and when do you need them)?

  • Semen 101:Why sperm health reflects the past three months, and how lifestyle factors can impact results.

  • When to Test (and Retest):Ideal cycle days, how often to repeat labs, and when old results are still valid.

  • Common Myths & Misconceptions:“I’ve had kids before, so I don’t need testing” — and other fertility fallacies.

  • Partner Participation:Why fertility is a team sport and both partners need a checkup.

  • Bonus:How birth control, stress, and even your gym routine can affect your fertility numbers.

    🩺 Key TakeawaysPreconception testing isn’t just for those struggling with infertility—it’s for anyone who wants to know their fertility health.

  • Bloodwork and imaging help providers customize your care and improve success rates.

  • AMH and antral follicle count (AFC) give powerful insight into ovarian reserve.

  • Even if you’re not ready to conceive, knowing your numbers early helps you plan your family on your terms.

  • Male fertility matters too—sperm health can fluctuate every 90 days.

  • Avoid skipping baseline testing—it’s your foundation for smarter, faster treatment decisions.

    🧾 Mentioned in This EpisodePreconception Testing List: Fertility Testing Directory | CNY Fertility

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