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 ThemGregory McCue, L.Ac., MSTOM
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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Retrograde Ejaculation and TTC: The Test Often Skipped

Retrograde Ejaculation and TTC: The Test Often Skipped

Retrograde Ejaculation and TTC: The Test Often SkippedGregory McCue, L.Ac., MSTOM
Published on: 10/09/2026

A low sperm count can mean semen went backward into the bladder, not that production is low. The post-ejaculation urine test is what confirms it.

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When to Seek Fertility Testing (and When Not to Wait)

When to Seek Fertility Testing (and When Not to Wait)

When to Seek Fertility Testing (and When Not to Wait)Gregory McCue, L.Ac., MSTOM
Published on: 26/08/2026

Standard advice says wait a year. But irregular cycles, pregnancy loss, or age over 35 can mean fertility testing makes sense right now, not later.

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Low Semen Volume, No Fructose: Why Clomid Won't Help

Low Semen Volume, No Fructose: Why Clomid Won't Help

Low Semen Volume, No Fructose: Why Clomid Won't HelpGregory McCue, L.Ac., MSTOM
Published on: 26/08/2026

Low semen volume, low pH and absent fructose point to obstruction at the seminal vesicles — not a hormone problem clomid can fix. Here's the workup.

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