Tests to understand where your symptoms come from before deciding anything.
Frequently asked questionsA genetic test for variants that increase the tendency to form blood clots.
It looks for variants such as factor V Leiden or the prothrombin mutation. It makes sense in specific situations: a personal or family history of thrombosis, some pregnancy losses, or before choosing a hormonal treatment.
It is not a test for everyone; we decide together whether it adds useful information in your case.
It may make sense: a family or personal history of thrombosis is one of the situations in which I consider this test. It is not a test for everyone, so we look together at whether it adds useful information in your case.
Because the result may influence which hormonal treatment is right for you. It is one of the specific situations in which the test adds information before the choice is made, not after.
In some pregnancy losses thrombophilia testing adds information, but it is not the explanation for every case, nor the only test I consider. It is read as part of your whole history.
The basic imaging test to see the uterus and ovaries, during the same appointment.
A magnified look at the cervix when your smear or HPV test suggests it.
Cervical cancer screening, including the virus genotype when it is present.
A genetic analysis of the bacteria and fungi living in your vagina or endometrium.
They are not only for diagnosing sexually transmitted infections: in premenstrual syndrome they can be the key.
A blood test measuring inflammatory markers associated with endometriosis.
Screening for the main chromosomal conditions in the baby from a blood sample taken from the mother.
Finding out whether you carry the genetic predisposition to coeliac disease.
A test measuring the balance between oxidative damage and your antioxidant defences.
When infections keep coming back, sometimes your partner needs to be tested too.
Whether a test or treatment is right for you is decided together, in consultation, after assessing your case. This page is for information only and does not replace a medical assessment.
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