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Controversial egg timer test encouraging women to make 'high-stakes decisions' about their fertility

Libby French always knew she wanted to have children, and at 27, she thought it wise to investigate her fertility. "My mother went through menopause fairly early in life [and] I had acne and extremely ...
The Conversation

Don’t believe the hype. ‘Egg timer’ tests can’t reliably predict your chance of conceiving or menopause timing

Many women who want to have children and are getting older worry about their fertility. The “egg timer” blood test is marketed as an empowering way to give women insights to help them plan when to ...
Adelaide Now

Scientists uncover fault with common fertility test that could affect Australian women

A MAJOR fault with a common fertility test may have led thousands of Australian women astray, affecting their decision to have children. The Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) or egg timer test used to ...
Gold Coast Sun

Cheryl Phua on why AMH blood test should be covered by Medicare

I’m talking about the Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) test, also known as the egg timer test. It is a blood test that helps women considering fertility treatment get a guide about how many eggs they ...
The Conversation

Women’s fertility: does ‘egg timer’ testing work, and what are the other options?

Karin Hammarberg is affiliated with the Victorian Assisted reproductive Treatment Authority. Professor Luk Rombauts is a minority shareholder in Monash IVF Group. He is affiliated with the Fertility ...