How a fertility test is done

A fertility test is simply a way to understand what your hormones are saying about ovarian reserve and cycle function, so you can plan your next few months with confidence. In clinics, this may include blood tests, ultrasound, and other checks. With Strawberry, you can start at home with lab-grade blood testing that focuses on the hormones that actually inform decisions.

What a fertility test measures

Most fertility blood tests look at markers that help answer two questions. First, how many eggs are likely left, known as ovarian reserve. Second, how the brain and ovaries are communicating at the start of a cycle. In practice, that means measuring a small set of hormones and reading them together, not in isolation.

Core fertility hormones

• AMH: for ovarian reserve
• FSH and estradiol: together early in the cycle for context on cycle signaling
• LH: as part of the broader picture on ovulation timing

These numbers are not a pass or fail. They help you decide when to try, whether to explore egg freezing, and when to recheck.

How Strawberry’s at-home testing works

Your kit arrives with everything you need and clear instructions. Collection happens with a virtually painless upper-arm device that draws a small sample into a tube without a traditional needle in a vein. Many people finish in a few minutes. You label the sample, place it in the included prepaid package, and send it to our CLIA and CAP certified partner lab for processing. Results are reviewed by clinicians and delivered to your secure portal, along with plain-English explanations.

When your results are ready, you also receive a Personalized Fertility Timeline. This brings your numbers together with your age to show how fertility may change over time and when it makes sense to recheck or speak with a specialist.

Timing your test

A little timing goes a long way. AMH can be measured any day of the cycle. FSH and estradiol are most informative early in the cycle, commonly around day 3. With Strawberry, day 3 testing is easy because you collect at home. There is no last-minute planning or driving to a lab while you are tired and menstruating.

How it compares to clinic testing

Your sample is processed on the same kinds of laboratory platforms used by clinics, with strict quality controls. The difference is convenience. You test at home, ship your sample the same day, and get a clear report without the scheduling puzzle of a clinic blood draw. If you are considering fertility preservation such as egg freezing, clinics may also recommend an antral follicle count by transvaginal ultrasound. This imaging looks at small resting follicles and is often paired with AMH to guide medication dosing and expected egg yield.

Choose your starting point

Ovarian Reserve Blood Test (AMH): gives a fast read on egg quantity and is a simple place to start.

Fertility Blood Test (AMH, FSH, estradiol): adds early-cycle context when you are deciding when to try or whether to move toward IUI, IVF, or egg freezing.

Women’s Health Panel: looks more broadly at hormones that can influence fertility alongside day to day energy, sleep, mood, training, and symptoms.

What happens after you test

You will see your numbers, a clear explanation of what they mean, and your Personalized Fertility Timeline. From there you can decide whether to keep trying naturally, schedule a consult about egg freezing, or simply recheck in a year. If whole-health labs like thyroid function, vitamin D, or insulin resistance are relevant to your symptoms or history, your report will make it easy to discuss them with your clinician.

Ready when you are

If you want a quick first step, start with the Ovarian Reserve Blood Test. If you need timing context for planning or treatment decisions, choose the Fertility Blood Test. If you want the wider hormone picture, the Women’s Health Panel is the best fit. Whichever you pick, you will get understandable results, your Personalized Fertility Timeline, and practical next steps that support your decisions without pressure.