Tests and procedures

Blood tests

Your doctor may order routine screening of both partners for AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and hepatitis. A CBC (complete blood count) and other tests may also be done to check your general overall health.

You will probably also have tests to check the levels of the following hormones in your blood:

• Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
• Day 3 Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
• Oestradiol
• Progesterone
• Prolactin
• Free T3
• Free Thyroxine (T4)
• Total Testosterone
• DHEAS
• Androstenedione

Blood tests may take several days to evaluate. Your doctor will talk with you about the results and what they mean. If you are unclear about any of the tests or the results, be sure to ask for an explanation.