Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — Fertility

AMH is the most informative marker of ovarian reserve available — and it can be tested at any point in your cycle. Learn what your AMH level means for your fertility and reproductive timeline.

ZRT Laboratory introduced the Fertility Profile to assist women in identifying possible hormonal causes of infertility. More recently ZRT launched the Menstrual Cycle Mapping (MCM) test that allows women to map time points throughout their menstrual cycle, measuring levels of estrogen, progesterone and luteinizing hormone (LH). Since the MCM test was introduced there has been some confusion as to which test is best to evaluate fertility/infertility. The aim of this blog is to clarify the differences between the two tests and when best to use each. Menstrual Cycle Mapping The MCM profile measures estrone-3-glucuronide (E1G), pregnanediol-3-glucuronide (PDG) and luteinizing hormone (LH)....

Fertility is profoundly influenced by hormonal balance. This article explores the key hormones involved in conception, the signs of hormonal fertility issues, and how testing can provide clarity for those trying to conceive.

  The human body operates like a complex orchestra, with hormones orchestrating various bodily functions. Among the myriad of hormones, those governing a woman's menstrual cycle play a pivotal role in reproduction and overall health. Emerging evidence suggests that imbalances in these reproductive hormones could be the underlying cause of several chronic health issues. Enter menstrual cycle mapping—a month-long assessment that unveils crucial insights into a woman's key reproductive hormones. Unraveling Hormonal Imbalances: A Deeper Look Imbalances in menstrual hormones can manifest as various conditions, such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and fertility challenges. These imbalances often...

By Dr. Sherry LaBeck, ZRT Laboratory  In 2008 ZRT Laboratory introduced the Fertility Profile to assist women in identifying possible hormonal causes of infertility. More recently ZRT launched the Menstrual Cycle Mapping(MCM) test that allows women to map time points throughout their menstrual cycle, measuring levels of estrogen, progesterone and luteinizing hormone (LH). Since the MCM test was introduced there has been some confusion as to which test is best to evaluate fertility/infertility. The aim of this blog is to clarify the differences between the two tests and when best to use each. Menstrual Cycle Mapping The MCM profile measures...