Understanding Fertility

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If you’re thinking about having a baby one day, then it’s a good idea to prepare your body in advance.

Ready to try for a baby? This section’s for you.

Simply by understanding your body and knowing your reproductive health sooner rather than later, you can increase your chance of having a baby. You can assess your fertility health through pre-conception testing and diagnosis. You can also preserve your fertility by freezing your eggs and sperm.

Every fertility journey is unique, and understanding some of the challenges can be helpful in navigating your own experience. Whether you’re just starting out or have been on this path for some time, our resources are here to help.

Understand your reproductive options with Monash IVF's Genetic Carrier Screening Test. This simple saliva test allows you to choose between a three gene panel or an expanded 400+ gene panel and understand your chances of passing on genetic conditions. This test is available to everyone. You do not need to be an IVF patient to access Monash IVF’s genetic carrier screening. It can all be completed in the comfort of your own home, or you can visit any of our pathology collection centres.

The AMH level test is a simple blood test that measures your ovarian reserve and gives an indication as to the remaining number of eggs in your ovaries. It does this by measuring your level of anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) that is produced by the small follicles that support the eggs.

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