Which Fertility Tests to Ask For, and When to Time Them

Which Fertility Tests to Ask For, and When to Time Them

Which Fertility Tests to Ask For, and When to Time ThemGreg McCue, L.Ac., systems biologist
Published on: 08/10/2026

A test-by-test guide to fertility labs and imaging: what each one measures, exactly when in your cycle to schedule it, and who can order it for you.

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Is It PCOS, or Something That Looks Like PCOS?

Is It PCOS, or Something That Looks Like PCOS?

Is It PCOS, or Something That Looks Like PCOS?Greg McCue, L.Ac., systems biologist
Published on: 08/10/2026

PCOS is only a valid diagnosis after other causes are excluded. See which conditions mimic PCOS, the tests that separate them, and what to ask your doctor.

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When a Follicle Doesn't Rupture: LUFS and Fertility

When a Follicle Doesn't Rupture: LUFS and Fertility

When a Follicle Doesn't Rupture: LUFS and FertilityGreg McCue
Published on: 24/09/2026

A luteinized unruptured follicle makes progesterone, temperature and ovulation tests look normal while the egg is never released. How LUFS is found.

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Elevated Prolactin and Fertility: What the Number Means

Elevated Prolactin and Fertility: What the Number Means

Elevated Prolactin and Fertility: What the Number MeansGreg McCue
Published on: 24/09/2026

A high prolactin on a fertility panel is not always a fertility problem. How to tell a real elevation from an artifact, and the workup to ask for.

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