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What common fertility tests measure, how to prepare, and — just as important — what they cannot tell you.
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The anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) test is a blood test that helps estimate ovarian reserve — a marker of the number of eggs remaining. It helps predict how the ovaries may respond to stimulation, but it is one input among several, not a measure of fertility on its own.
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A semen analysis examines a sperm sample for factors such as the volume, the number of sperm, how well they move, and their shape. It is the main first-line test for the sperm side of fertility, and results are compared against WHO reference values rather than a simple pass or fail.
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