What Fertility Tests Do I Need?
Whether you’re planning for a family, trying to conceive or simply want to understand your reproductive health, fertility testing is the first step towards getting answers.
At Waterstone Clinic, our fertility assessments combine advanced hormone testing, ultrasound scans and semen analysis with the expertise of leading fertility specialists.
We’ll help you understand your results, identify potential concerns and make informed decisions about your next steps.
Find Out Exactly What is The Right Test For You
Our team will offer guidance on which tests you need for your situation.
Female Fertility Tests
Fertility tests for women explore a range of hormones. A full assessment includes a panel of hormone blood tests and a fertility-focused ultrasound scan. The fertility specialist will review the results and give you recommendations. The tests will give you information on your current fertility status, fertility timeline, and your options for treatment or fertility preservation.
If you’re planning a family with a partner, we recommend that both of you undergo fertility testing. Assessing both partners allows us to build a more complete picture of your combined fertility and recommend the most appropriate next steps for you as a couple.
Male Fertility Tests
Fertility tests for men are very straightforward. The male fertility assessment is called a semen analysis, and this will give information on your fertility potential. The fertility specialist will review the results and give you recommendations and suggestions, and the results will guide the team if treatment is necessary.
If you’re trying to conceive with a partner, testing both individuals helps us identify potential challenges, understand your chances of conceiving together and develop a treatment plan that considers both of your reproductive health needs.
Speak to a Specialist
Whether you are single or part of a couple, speaking to a specialist will help you put your results in context, get advice and make a plan. The fertility consultation will give you a wealth of information on your fertility and the options available.
At the fertility consultation, our specialists will review your medical history and the results of your fertility assessments. In discussion with you, they will give fertility advice and create a personalised plan for you, detailing their recommendations.
Following your consultation, the fertility specialist will send you a comprehensive letter detailing the recommendations and advice for you to consider and review.
Who Should Consider Fertility Testing?
You don’t need to be experiencing fertility problems to benefit from understanding your reproductive health.
A fertility assessment may be particularly useful if you:
- Have been trying to conceive for 12 months, or six months if you’re 35 or older.
- Are planning to start a family and want to understand your fertility.
- Have irregular or absent periods.
- Have been diagnosed with PCOS, endometriosis or another condition that may affect fertility.
- Have experienced recurrent pregnancy loss.
- Are considering egg freezing or fertility preservation.
- Have concerns about sperm quality or reproductive health.
- Would like specialist advice before making decisions about your fertility.
Getting tested doesn’t automatically mean you need fertility treatment. In many cases, testing simply provides reassurance, useful information or guidance on the next steps.
Our Clinic Locations
Dublin
(01) 567 6400
Cork
(021) 4865764
Kildare
(045) 940186
Limerick
(061) 311 655