Gonorrhea Testing The test is looking for presence of the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which causes the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 700,000 people in the U.S. get new gonorrheal infections each year, but only half of these infections get reported to the CDC.
FSH Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone associated with reproduction and the development of eggs in women and sperm in men. This test measures FSH in the blood or urine.
Estrogens Estrogens are a group of steroids that are responsible for the development and function of reproductive organs and the formation of secondary sex characteristics in women. Along with another hormone, progesterone, they help regulate the menstrual cycle, are involved in the growth of breasts and the uterus, and help maintain a healthy pregnancy. Though considered the main sex hormones for women, they are also found in men and play a role in bone metabolism and growth in both sexes.
Pap Smear A Pap smear is a test used to detect abnormal or potentially abnormal cells from the vagina and uterine cervix. Various bacterial, fungal, and viral infections of the uterus may also be detected using this test.
Anti-Müllerian Hormone Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a hormone produced by reproductive tissues, including the testicles in males and the ovaries in females. The role of AMH and the amount normally present varies depending upon sex and age. This test measures AMH in the blood.
STI symptoms that need checking If you suspect that you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), don't panic. You simply need to get tested and treatment can then be given if it's needed. Many people with STIs don't get symptoms, so it's worth getting tested even if you feel healthy.
Female sexual problems Many women have problems with sex at some stage in their life. Here's a look at some forms of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and advice on where to get help if FSD affects you.
Doing a pregnancy test You can carry out most pregnancy tests on a sample of urine from the first day of a missed period. If you're pregnant, this is about two weeks after conception.
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is one of several techniques available to help couples with fertility problems to have a baby.
Fertility: the facts Conception is when a woman's egg is fertilised by a man's sperm, and then implants itself into the woman's womb. Most couples don't have a problem getting pregnant.
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