This normally includes a fertility insights blood test to check your hormones — you can do this at home. Or if you visit a GP, they might also run an ovulation test, to check whether you’re releasing an egg each month.
If your doctor wants to investigate further, they might do some scans. You can find out more about when ultrasounds, x-rays, or laparoscopies might be offered.
Fertility testing for men
This normally includes a semen analysis to check for any sperm problems, like your sperm count. STI screening is likely to be run on both you and your partner.
If everything looks good, you might be told to keep trying — 50% of couples who don’t conceive naturally in the first year go on to get pregnant in the next 12 months.
At any point, you always have the option to get some private tests run or to consult with a private specialist.
Private tests
There are many private testing options in the UK. These will offer you an initial screening test.