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June 2, 2025 19 mins

We’re digging the top 20 blood tests and functional labs to improve egg quality

Are you struggling with low AMH or poor egg quality? The standard fertility panel often misses crucial clues. In this episode, we dive deep into the top 20 functional lab markers you need to know, covering hormones, inflammation, metabolism, and nutrient status. Learn why functional reference ranges matter, what high or low results mean, and how these insights guide personalized fertility care.

We’ll also explore specialized testing beyond bloodwork, like gut health panels, genetic testing, hormone metabolite analysis, and environmental toxin screens, all critical pieces often overlooked but vital for optimizing egg quality.

Plus, hear a moving success story from Annie, who thought IVF and donor eggs were her only options until she embraced a comprehensive, holistic approach that changed everything.

This episode is for you:

You want to go beyond standard fertility tests and uncover hidden factors impacting your egg quality and ovarian reserve.

You’re struggling with low AMH, poor egg quality, or recurrent miscarriage and need clear guidance on the most effective labs to run.

You’re ready to take a personalized, functional approach to optimize hormone balance, reduce inflammation, and support mitochondrial health.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to interpret key blood markers like AMH, FSH, and progesterone to understand your ovarian reserve and egg quality beyond standard lab ranges.

Which advanced functional tests reveal hidden inflammation, hormone imbalances, and nutrient deficiencies impacting fertility.

Why personalized functional lab data is crucial for creating targeted fertility strategies that support natural conception or IVF success.

How gut health, genetics, and stress hormones connect to egg quality, and which tests uncover these hidden influences.

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📩 Want the full bloodwork guide? Email us at hello@fabfertile.ca with the subject line BLOODWORK to get your free copy.  It covers the functional ranges for egg quality and IVF prep, so you can catch hidden imbalances and make smart, proactive changes before your next cycle.

AMH Diet – Start This Today to Support Fertility & Get Pregnant This Year: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/amh-diet-start-this-today-to-support-fertility-get-pregnant-this-year?_pos=4&_sid=dabd4b567&_ss=r

Is Your Thyroid Impacting Egg Health? The Hidden Connection to Low AMH, DOR & Fertility Success: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/is-your-thyroid-impacting-egg-health-the-hidden-connection-to-low-amh-dor-fertility-success?_pos=6&_sid=60654df25&_ss=r

Progesterone, Low AMH & Miscarriage: What You’re Missing: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/progesterone-low-amh-miscarriage-what-you-re-missing?_pos=2&_sid=9922843d8&_ss=r

Before Your IVF Transfer, Test This First:  https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/before-your-ivf-transfer-test-this-first?_pos=4&_sid=29df705db&_ss=r

Why A Mineral Deficiency Matters When You Are Trying To Conceive: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/why-a-mineral-deficiency-matters-when-you-are-trying-to-conceive-with-ter

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