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What do my fertility tests mean?

No single test can tell you for sure whether you will have a baby. Each test answers a different question.

What you should know

Blood tests may help assess ovulation or ovarian response. Ultrasound may show antral follicles or uterine concerns. A semen test checks sperm. Tests of the tubes look for blockage. Results need to be read together with your history and age.

What to ask your care team

“What is this test meant to tell us, and what can it not tell us?”

One important reminder

A result outside the lab range does not always mean pregnancy is impossible.

Before your next visit

Write down your questions. Bring your medicine list and any test results you have. Ask for a plan in writing. If an answer is not clear, ask your team to explain it in a different way.

More trusted information

These sources offer more detail. They do not replace advice from your fertility clinic.