How to Check Fertility

Your guide to getting real answers - without all the waiting

If you're thinking about having kids one day - or just want to understand your body better - you've probably wondered how to check your fertility.

The good news? Fertility isn't a total mystery. There are concrete ways to learn where you stand, and you don’t need to wait until something goes wrong to take the first step.

Here’s what you need to know.

1. Understand What Fertility Testing Actually Means

Checking your fertility usually means evaluating two key things:

• Your ovarian reserve (how many eggs you may have left)
• How your hormones are working together to support ovulation and a healthy cycle

The most common way to check these is through a blood test that measures specific hormone levels. Some people may also get ultrasounds or track their cycle symptoms, but blood work is often the foundation.

2. Know Which Hormones to Look At

Here are the core hormones linked to fertility - and what they actually tell you:

• AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone): The key marker of ovarian reserve. It reflects the number of follicles growing in your ovaries - giving a sense of your egg quantity. It doesn’t fluctuate much across your cycle, so it’s a reliable indicator of where you stand.
• FSH & LH: These hormones help regulate your menstrual cycle and egg development. If FSH is high, it can suggest your body is working harder to mature eggs - often a sign of diminished ovarian reserve.
• Estradiol: A form of estrogen that shows how your ovaries are responding to FSH. High levels early in the cycle can mask elevated FSH, so it’s helpful to test both.
• Progesterone: Confirms if you’re ovulating and whether the second half of your cycle is strong enough to support implantation.
• Testosterone & SHBG: Can highlight hormonal imbalances like PCOS or explain symptoms like acne, fatigue, or irregular cycles.

All of these are included in the Strawberry Health panel - so you get a full picture, not fragments.

3. Choose Where and How to Test

You have a few paths - each with their pros and cons:

• Your doctor’s office: In many cases, unless you’ve already been trying to conceive for 6-12 months, your provider may not order fertility-related labs. And even if they do, insurance coverage is often limited or confusing - adding to the stress.
• Fertility clinics: Ideal if you're already planning to freeze your eggs or start IVF. But they’re focused on treatment - not proactive testing - and can be very expensive.
• Labs like Quest or Labcorp: Sometimes an option for hormone panels, but it takes coordination and effort to show up on the right day of your cycle. You'll receive raw lab numbers with no context or guidance on what to do next.
• Strawberry Health: The easiest path by far. Our at-home test is designed for women who want clear answers without the hustle. The blood collection is virtually painless (we tested it on hyper-sensitive women), and the results come with a personalized summary and next steps you can actually use.

4. Time It Right (Without the Stress)

For some hormones - like FSH, LH, and estradiol - timing matters. Testing on day 3 of your cycle gives the most accurate picture.

With Strawberry Health, you don’t need to plan a trip to the lab while cramping or bleeding. You can take the test at home, in your pajamas, without needing to sit in traffic or wait in a lobby. Our kit includes cycle guidance so you know exactly when and how to collect.

No stress. No second-guessing. Just you, your couch, and your answers.

5. Know What To Do With Your Results

Testing is just the beginning. What really matters is understanding what the results mean - and what to do next.

With Strawberry Health, you’ll get:

• Easy-to-read results (no confusing lab jargon)
• A personalized report that explains your hormone levels in plain language
• Clear next steps based on your goals
• Support for follow-up testing or referrals if needed

Whether you're trying soon, planning for later, or just want peace of mind - we're here for it.

Take the first step - without leaving home

Fertility testing doesn’t have to be confusing, expensive, or stressful. For $249/year, Strawberry Health gives you everything you need to check in with your body:

• A comprehensive at-home hormone panel
• Personalized results and insights
• Discounted follow-up testing anytime
• Ongoing support and education

👉 Get your test now or take the quiz to see if it’s a good fit.

You deserve real answers. Let’s get them - together.