5 Essential Tests Every Woman Should Take When Struggling with Infertility

If you’ve been trying to conceive and finding it difficult, you’re not alone. Many women face hidden underlying health issues that affect fertility—often without even realizing it. At our Sarasota women’s health clinic, we focus on uncovering the root causes of infertility through comprehensive diagnostic testing.

Here are the five most common fertility tests we run on women who have a hard time getting pregnant—and how they can help you on your journey to conception.

1. IgE and IgG Food Allergy Test

Food sensitivities can cause inflammation that silently impacts egg quality, hormonal balance, and overall fertility. An IgE and IgG food allergy test helps identify immune reactions to specific foods that may be triggering inflammation.

Once these trigger foods are removed from your diet, many women notice improved menstrual cycles, reduced inflammation, and a healthier reproductive environment. This test can also benefit couples, as food-driven inflammation can affect sperm quality in men too.

2. NutrEval Comprehensive Nutrient Panel

Nutrient deficiencies are one of the most overlooked causes of infertility. A NutrEval test measures vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants in your body. Low levels of nutrients like zinc, vitamin D, and iron can influence ovulation, implantation, and hormone production.

Balancing your nutrient levels can boost your fertility, support egg health, and improve overall energy and wellness—especially as you prepare your body for pregnancy.

3. Comprehensive Stool Test

Your gut health affects your hormones more than you might think. A stool test helps detect dysbiosis (an imbalance of healthy gut bacteria), yeast, or parasites, all of which can cause systemic inflammation and immune dysfunction.

By restoring balance in your gut microbiome, your immune system functions better, inflammation decreases, and fertility often improves naturally.

4. Full Thyroid and Hormone Panel

Your thyroid plays a major role in reproductive health. A full in-depth thyroid and hormone panel can reveal whether your thyroid is underactive, overactive, or producing antibodies that interfere with conception.

We also assess reproductive hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, LH, and FSH to ensure that you’re ovulating regularly. Hormonal imbalance is one of the key barriers to successful conception—and knowing exactly what’s off allows us to create a personalized treatment plan.

5. DUTCH Hormone and Adrenal Test

The DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) test offers a detailed picture of your body’s hormone levels, metabolism, and adrenal function. It provides insights beyond a regular blood test, showing how your body is processing and detoxifying hormones.

Because adrenal stress and cortisol imbalance can drastically affect fertility, this test helps us address hormonal root causes that may be preventing pregnancy.

Taking a Root-Cause Approach to Fertility

Infertility can be complex, but answers often lie in your body’s unique biochemistry. At The Wellness Way Sarasota, we don’t just focus on symptoms—we dig deeper to uncover and correct imbalances that stand in the way of conception.

If you’ve been trying to get pregnant without success, schedule a FREE complimentary call today and discover how these tests can help you take back control of your reproductive health.