Some people would say timing is everything when it comes to achieving pregnancy. The PlanAhead test available online only promises to help you on your journey to pregnancy by timing your biological clock just right. That might be a great idea for some women or couples thinking about trying conceive or thinking about when to start.
Here’s how it works: After purchasing the kit for $350 you take it to a participating doctor to administer a blood test. That’s sent to PlanAhead where they use a formula to combine things like ovary related hormones and your age to tell you whether your egg supply and egg quality is above average, average, or below average for your age. You should receive a detailed report in 14 to 21 days.
The fertility doctor we spoke to says there’s no risk involved in the PlanAhead test. But, you should keep in mind that the results it gives you may not provide all of the answers you need. You could be fertile and still have other factors keeping you from achieving pregnancy. You could also get bad news from PlanAhead and it doesn’t mean you won’t be able to have kids.
You should note that fertility doctors can test for the same information. It’s about $100 more. However, this is not routine testing for everyone! Most fertility doctors will not perform testing for ovarian reserve (egg supply and egg quality) unless: 1. a woman is under 35 and has tried to get pregnant for at least a year without success, or 2. if you’re over 35 and have tried to conceive for six months with no luck.
If you’re planning to get pregnant I wish you the best. I know it can sometimes be a very stressful process regardless of whether you have fertility issues or not.
Here’s the link to PlanAhead: http://www.early-pregnancy-tests.com/planahead-test.html
