April 11, 2025
Fertility Testing 101: What to Check (and When) in Your 30s
Thinking about kids in your 30s? Learn when to start fertility testing, what to check, and how to take charge of your reproductive health.
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Walk in with your history ready. Leave with a plan.
Private by design, and general guidance to help you make the most of your visit. Not a substitute for medical advice.
A fertility consultation is where you and your provider look at your history together and map out next steps. Coming in organized makes a short visit go further, for both partners. Here is what to prepare, what to ask, and how to follow up.
Note how long you have been trying, your cycle pattern, and any past pregnancies, losses, or fertility care. Track any symptoms that stand out, like irregular cycles, pain, or changes you have noticed.
Gather relevant records, such as past test results, surgeries, and family history on both sides. List your current medications and supplements. If you have a partner, their health and history matter too, so bring what you can.
Expect your provider to review your history, ask about both partners, and outline which tests come next. Lead with your notes and questions so the visit covers what matters most to you.
Take notes as the doctor talks, record the meeting (with their permission!) in myStoria, or add a quick voice note to myStoria as soon as possible afterward so that you are not relying on memory alone.
Before you leave the clinic, ask for copies of anything from the visit, like lab results, assessments, or referrals, and upload them to myStoria to keep your history complete. (If you aren't able to get copies, connect with Concierge and we can help you source them!)
Note any tests or referrals your provider ordered and book them promptly, since some are timed to your cycle. Keep tracking your cycles so the picture is clearer at your next visit.
Once results are in, book a follow-up to talk through what they mean and agree on a plan. Bring your notes so the conversation picks up where this one left off.
myStoria keeps your cycle history, past results, and questions in one private place, so your consultation starts from a clear picture and nothing gets forgotten. Everything stays with you between visits, so each step builds on the last. When you want to talk something through, you can schedule a video consult in advance with a member of our team, several of whom are nurses.
This page offers general information to help you prepare for and follow up on your fertility consultation. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personal guidance about tests, fertility, or your history, speak with your provider. myStoria video consults are scheduled in advance.
