Fertility Health Check

Comprehensive Fertility Health Check: Understand and Plan Your Future

In a world where we carefully plan our careers, finances, and futures, understanding your own fertility is one of the most empowering steps you can take. Whether you are planning to start a family soon, considering your options for the future, or simply want peace of mind, a Fertility Health Check provides a clear and invaluable snapshot of your reproductive health.

At Happiher, we offer a specialist-led, comprehensive Fertility Health Check. This is not an infertility treatment; it is a proactive, outpatient-based assessment designed to provide you with knowledge. Led by Dr. Manou Kaur, our goal is to replace uncertainty with understanding, empowering you to make informed decisions about your future.

Who is a Fertility Health Check For?

This proactive check is ideal for individuals and couples in a variety of situations:

• Couples planning to conceive within the next year who want a comprehensive baseline assessment.
• Individuals or couples who have been trying to conceive for a few months and want reassurance or early insight.
• Women who are not yet ready to start a family but wish to understand their current fertility status for future planning.
• Anyone with an underlying gynaecological condition (like PCOS, endometriosis, or fibroids) who wants to understand its potential impact on their fertility.

What Does Our Comprehensive Check Involve?

Our Fertility Health Check is a multi-part assessment completed in a calm, outpatient setting. It is designed to evaluate the key pillars of female fertility.

1. The In-Depth Consultation
   This is the essential starting point. We will discuss your complete medical history, menstrual cycle patterns, lifestyle factors, and any specific concerns you have. This conversation provides the vital context for interpreting your test results.
2. Advanced Transvaginal Ultrasound Scan
   Dr. Kaur will perform a detailed ultrasound scan to visually assess your pelvic organs. This is far more than a standard scan; we are specifically looking at:

• The Uterus: To check for any structural issues, fibroids, or polyps that could affect implantation.
• The Ovaries: To check for cysts or any abnormalities.
• Your Ovarian Reserve (Antral Follicle Count – AFC): By counting the number of small, resting follicles in your ovaries, we get a real-time indication of your egg reserve.

3. Key Fertility Hormone Blood Tests
   A simple blood test gives us crucial biochemical information about your fertility potential. The key marker we test is:

• Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH): This hormone is produced by cells in your ovarian follicles. The level of AMH in your blood provides another excellent estimate of your remaining egg supply, or “ovarian reserve.” We may also check other baseline hormones like thyroid function, as these can impact your cycle.

Your Results: A Personalised Action Plan

The true value of our Fertility Health Check comes not just from the tests, but from the expert interpretation of your results. During a follow-up consultation, Dr. Kaur will bring all the information together to provide you with:

• A Clear Explanation: We will walk you through what each result means in the context of your personal health and goals.
• A Holistic Assessment: Combining your consultation, scan results, and blood tests to give you a complete picture.
• Personalised Advice: We will provide lifestyle and health recommendations to help you optimise your natural fertility.
• A Clear Path Forward: Based on the results, we will outline the next steps, whether that is to continue trying to conceive naturally, to consider further investigations, or simply to feel reassured and empowered with your new knowledge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What if my results are not what I hoped for?
   Receiving unexpected news can be difficult, but please remember: knowledge is power. An abnormal result is not an endpoint; it is the starting point for a proactive plan. Our goal is to provide you with a clear strategy, whatever the results may be.
2. Does this check include my partner?
   This specific health check is focused on female fertility factors. However, fertility is always a team effort. We strongly recommend that your male partner undertakes a semen analysis at the same time. This is a simple test that assesses sperm count, motility, and shape, and is essential for a complete fertility picture. We can arrange a referral for this.
3. I am single. Is this check still relevant for me?
   Absolutely. Many women choose to have a Fertility Health Check to gain insight into their own reproductive timeline, helping them to plan for the future with confidence.
4. Is there a specific time in my cycle I should book the appointment?
   Yes. For the most accurate results, the ultrasound scan and blood tests are best performed in the early part of your menstrual cycle, ideally between Day 2 and Day 5 (where Day 1 is the first day of your period).

Take the First Step in Your Fertility Journey

Empower yourself with the knowledge you need to plan for your future family.