Female Fertility

An iron-containing protein within red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen.

A measurement of the volume of red blood cells compared to the total blood volume (red blood cells and plasma).

A measurement of the average amount of haemoglobin in a single red blood cell.

A measurement of haemoglobin concentration in a red blood cell relative to the cells volume.

A component of blood that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide around the body.

A measurement of the mean size of red blood cells.

A type of immune white blood cell, found in the blood with enzymes that are released during allergic reactions.

A type of immune white blood cell, found in the blood and in lymph tissue.

A type of immune white blood cell that releases enzymes in response to gastrointestinal infection, allergic reaction.

A type of immune white blood cell that travel through the blood to kill micro-organisms and remove dead cells.

A type of immune white blood cell that has an important role in the immune system and helps the body fight bacterial infection.

A component of blood that are part of the body’s immune system, helping the body fight infection and disease.

A component of blood that prevent bleeding and allow blood to clot.

A mineral the body needs to make haemoglobin, a substance in the blood that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body.

A protein that binds to iron and stores it for use by the body.

A protein that transports iron through the blood to various tissues, such as the liver, spleen, and bone marrow.

A total cholesterol blood test measures the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood, including both HDL and LDL cholesterol. 

Commonly known as ‘good’ cholesterol, HDL carries LDL (bad) cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver.

Commonly known as ‘bad’ cholesterol, LDL is a fat that circulates in the blood, moving cholesterol around the blood stream.

A type of fat that is the most common type of fat in the blood, used by the body for energy.

The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test is a blood test that finds lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP). Hs-CRP tests can help identify more cardiovascular issues and chronic inflammation over the long term.

TSH is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain, acts on the thyroid gland to regulate thyroid hormone production.

T4 is a thyroid hormone responsible for many bodily functions including (but not exclusive to) the metabolism, mood, body temperature.

T3 is a thyroid hormone. It plays an important role in the body’s control of metabolism (the many processes that control the rate of activity in cells/tissues.

An anti-Tg (antithyroglobulin) blood test measures the level of antibodies in your blood that target thyroglobulin

TPO plays an important role in the production of thyroid hormones. A TPO test detects for thryoid related autoimmune disorders.

Cortisol is a steroid hormone, often referred to as a ‘stress’ hormone – that regulates a wide range of vital processes throughout the body, including metabolism and the immune response.

DHEA-S is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which plays an important role in testosterone and oestrogen production.

A type of salt in the body that works with other minerals to keep things balanced.

A mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth, produce energy, and repair cells and tissues.

A mineral that helps your heart, muscle and nerves function properly.

A mineral needed by the body to keep body fluids in homeostasis (balance).

A waste product formed by the breakdown of amino acids from protein in the liver.

A protein that binds to iron and stores it for use by the body.

ALT is an enzyme found mostly in the liver which helps the liver break down proteins to make them easier for your body to absorb.

ALP is an enzyme found in the bloodstream. It helps break down proteins in the body and exists in different orgsns.

An enzyme found in your liver, heart, muscles, and a few other parts of the body, to help process amino acids.

GGT is an enzyme found in the liver that helps with the metabolism of substances in the body.

A measurement of the amount of the substance bilirubin, produced during the breakdown of red blood cells.

Albumin is a protein found in the plasma of blood, albumin carries substances such as hormones, medicines, and assists with neutralisation of free radicals.

F: In females, FSH helps control the menstrual cycle and the production of eggs by the ovaries.

M: In males, follicle stimulating hormone helps control the production and maintenance of sperm cells.

F: In females, LH stimulates the ovaries to produce oestradiol, triggering ovulation and development of the corpus luteum.

M: In males, Luteinising hormone stimulates Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone, which acts locally to support sperm production.

F: In females, oestradiol interacts with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to control the development of the follicle, ovulation and the menstrual cycle.

M: Oestradiol is a form of oestrogen, in men it is essential for modulating libido, erectile function, and spermatogenesis.

F: Progesterone is a sex hormone produced in the adrenal glands and ovaries, it plays an important role in regulating menstruation and pregnancy.

M: Progesterone is a sex hormone produced by adrenal glands and testes in males, necessary for spermatogenesis binds testosterone

F: Prolactin is a hormone responsible for lactation, breast development, and hundreds of other actions needed to maintain normal bodily function.

M: Prolactin is a sex hormone produced by the pituitary gland, typically exists in low levels in men.

F: Testosterone is produced in the ovaries and adrenal glands, it regulates many bodily processes including: fertility, libido, muscle mass, fat distribution.

M: Testosterone is produced in the testes and adrenal glands, it regulates fertility, muscle mass, strength, libido, fat distribrution.

Free testosterone is the portion of testosterone in the blood that is not bound to proteins such as sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) or albumin. It represents the biologically active form of testosterone that can enter cells and exert effects on tissues.

F: Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) is a protein that transports androgens and oestrogens in the blood and regulates their access to target tissues.

M: In males, progesterone plays a crucial role in testosterone production and sperm development.

The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test is a blood test that finds lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP). Hs-CRP tests can help identify more cardiovascular issues and chronic inflammation over the long term.

C-reactive protein is a protein produced by the liver, concentrations rise in response to inflammation. A high or increasing amount of CRP in your blood can suggest that you have an acute infection or inflammation.

A blood glucose test is used to find out if your blood sugar levels are in a healthy range. It can be used to help diagnose and monitor diabetes.

An HbA1c blood test, also known as a glycated hemoglobin test, is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. 

Insulin is a hormone that your pancreas makes. It helps move blood glucose (blood sugar) from your bloodstream into your cells where it’s used for energy. Testing measures the amount of insulin, the hormone that lets cells take in glucose.

A mineral needed by the body to keep body fluids in homeostasis (balance).

Albumin is a protein found in the plasma of blood, albumin carries substances such as hormones, medicines, and assists with neutralisation of free radicals.

A 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) blood test, also known as a vitamin D test, measures the level of vitamin D in your blood. This test is the most accurate way to determine your overall vitamin D status. 

An AMH test monitors the hormone produced by the ovaries and is a good indicator of a woman’s ovarian reserve, or the number of potential eggs remaining.