Hormone diagnostics | blood clotting analysis
Hormone diagnostics
Hormones control our libido, the formation of egg and sperm cells, fertilization, the growth of the child in the womb, the regulation of the birth process and the development of mammary glands. Hormones also regulate the metabolism of muscles, bones and tissues. They mobilise the immune system in the event of stressors such as emotional stress, thirst, hunger, heat, cold, injury and infections. Hormones ensure the optimal utilisation of nutrients and the maintenance of all bodily functions and cells. In addition, they regulate water and nutrient balance.
In addition to female sex hormones, other hormones, such as the thyroid gland (TSH, T3, T4), can also be responsible for infertility. The male hormones also effect fertility. A hormone test provides clarity. In order to be able to carry out specialised treatment for the patient, we at the Kinderwunsch Institut Dr Loimer take a blood sample to determine all relevant parameters at the start of the cycle (between the 1st and 4th days). After the results are available, the necessary treatment is discussed.
The important role of Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) in the development of babies in the womb has been known for more than 50 years. In male embryos it is responsible for shrinking the ‘Müllerian ducts’, from which the fallopian tubes, uterus and the upper part of the vagina develop in female embryos. In the 1980s AMH was detected in women of reproductive age, and the first publications using AMH to assess ovarian reserve appeared in the late 1990s.
The anti-Müllerian hormone is an excellent laboratory parameter for assessing ovarian reserves, especially if you want to have children, and an important factor for assessing individual chances of conceiving. The AMH value of a woman who wishes to have children shows whether the biological clock is already ahead or potentially slow. A rough prognosis is possible through our AMH diagnostics in Linz.
The age of the woman, her AMH level and the duration time trying to conceive are the most important factors that decide whether to take an active or wait-and-see approach to starting a family. Therefore, at the Kinderwunsch Institut Dr Loimer, the evaluation of AMH is routine for all women who want to have children from the age of 30, the value is included in an individual consultation.
Blood clotting analysis
Blood clotting analysis is an important part of diagnosing infertility. Disorders can impair blood flow to the uterine lining and make it difficult for a fertilized egg to implant, or contribute to repeated miscarriages. Common causes include genetic thrombophilias such as the Factor V Leiden mutation or the prothrombin mutation, but also acquired disorders such as antiphospholipid syndrome.
Special coagulation factors are checked as part of a blood test in order to identify risks at an early stage. If the results are abnormal, targeted therapies, such as anticoagulant medication, can improve the chances of a successful pregnancy. Blood coagulation analysis is therefore an important component of fertility diagnostics.