Day 3 labs to be done tomorrow. What should I expect?

[Nikki84]

After two years of TTC I am finally going in for my Day 3 labs tomorrow, and I will probably see my doctor next week for some answers.
I know this is just one step one the way to finding out how she can help me the best, but I am still scared. I have very irregular cycles, so she said that an ovulation disorder was the most likely cause of my infertility. My question is, what should I expect? What kind of problems could these labs reveal?
Also, I had an ultrasound done and she didn't see any cysts, and then later a pelvic MRI because she thought my uterus appeared to have a weird shape. But all that turned out ok, so I now feel that this test HAS to show some kind of problem. I don't know what else is left? For some reason, she hasn't talked to me about endometriosis yet, and other than that, I don't know what else it could be?
I am just freaking out and I would appreciate it if anyone would share their experience with me. I feel completely alone, my sweet, sweet husband is there for me 100 percent, but there are just things he can't relate to!

[tina1111]

Usually day 3 labs are Lh, FSH & E2. Some drs go a little further and include testosterone, prolactin and a couple of others.  These tests will give an indication of ovarian reserve along with any imbalances you could have.

[Mikeal'smom]

I wish I could tell you what the labs will say, but only time will tell. I have been on the ttc/infertility journey for so long (almost 4 years), I can't remember what the day 3 labs test for.  I do want to wish you the best of luck.  When you find out the results, if there is something going on, make sure to ask as many questions as you can.  I am hoping if there is something going on that it will be an easy fix and you will be on you way to normal cycles and that BFP you've been waiting so long for.  Good luck, and keep us posted on how things go.

[maryhe]

I think the day 3 labs are for FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and estrogen.  FSH measures ovarian reserve, and if too high, could indicate menopause. Low estrogen levels could also be a problem.  Basically it sees if there is any reason why you are not ovulating.

I will be starting this testing too in a few months, or whenever I get my 2nd period after my D&C (still haven't gotten first).  If these levels are "normal", it may not tell you anything.  I've also been trying for 2 years, although I did conceive twice already (both ended in miscarriage).

This website may help: http://www.advancedfertility.com/day3fsh.htm