Are home test kits worth it? Fertility
Fertility
What are the problem signs? If you've been trying to conceive unsuccessfully for more than a year, then there's potentially a problem. A quarter of all couples experience a period of infertility of up to a year, and 1 in 10 will need treatment.
The DIY Test
Biocheck Fertility Test for Women, Babystart, £8.50 from Tesco or Asda
Claim: '99% accurate. Contains two BioCheck screening tests to detect raised levels of FSH in urine. The test should be used by women to determine if their level of FSH may be reducing their ability to conceive.'
What do you do? Simply wee on the midstream test and results show five minutes later.
Expert verdict: a useful guide but you can't rely on this alone - 6/10
What else can you do?
If you can't get pregnant, there are lots of things you can do improve your chances, such as change your diet, stop smoking and cut down on your alcohol. Go and see your GP and he can carry out a definitive test and then refer you, if necessary.
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By Rob Mansfield
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