Preconception screening, part of her workup

Her fertility workup in Gala Fertility includes preconception screening: tests for infections, and for immunity to infections that matter in pregnancy. The bloodwork is at a Quest lab that takes walk-ins, chlamydia and gonorrhea use a urine sample, and a licensed clinician reviews every result.

Start together

For male-female couples, both partners 18 or older.

What it tests for

HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis
Immunity to chickenpox (varicella), rubella and measles

Why it is part of the workup

Infections are best treated before trying to conceive, and it helps to know whether you are protected against infections that matter in pregnancy. Chlamydia and gonorrhea use a urine sample.

The Gala app showing a reviewed result from her tests

If a result comes back out of range

Your clinician reviews it, explains it and tells you what comes next. That can mean more testing, treating an infection before any fertility treatment, a vaccine through your primary care provider if you are not immune, or a referral.

The tests, in detail

Her tests

All of it is included. Open any test to see what it measures.

Her

Fertility hormonesAMH, FSH, estradiol, LH, prolactin and TSH.

AMH gives an estimate of ovarian reserve. FSH, estradiol and LH show how your ovaries and brain are signaling at the start of your cycle. Prolactin and thyroid (TSH) can both affect ovulation.

Preconception screeningHIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, plus immunity to chickenpox (varicella), rubella and measles.

Infections are best treated before trying to conceive, and it helps to know whether you are protected against infections that matter in pregnancy. Chlamydia and gonorrhea use a urine sample.

Pelvic ultrasoundA transvaginal ultrasound of the ovaries and uterus.

It counts the small follicles in each ovary and looks for cysts, fibroids or differences in the shape of the uterus. A clinician orders it after reviewing your intake, and the imaging team contacts you to book it.

Bloodwork at a Quest lab, walk in, no appointment needed. Go on day 2 to 5 of your period (day 1 is the first day of full flow): the cycle-day hormones are read then.

Questions, answered

Is the screening included?

Yes. It is part of her tests in the program, with no extra cost for tests.

Why does her bloodwork have to be on day 2 to 5?

FSH, estradiol and LH are read at the start of the cycle, so the timing matters. Day 1 is the first day of full flow. AMH and the screening tests are not affected by timing.

When do we see our results?

In your portal, once a clinician has reviewed them. Your video visit then covers what they mean and what comes next.

What does the price include?

Everything in the program, for both of you: the intake and clinician review, her bloodwork and ultrasound, his semen analysis kit and bloodwork if indicated, your video visit, medication each cycle if prescribed, cycle check-ins and messages with your care team. No hidden fees and no extra cost for tests.

One price

Everything included

One membership covers both of you. No hidden fees, no surprise lab bills, no extra cost for tests.

Your shared intake, reviewed by a licensed clinician
Her bloodwork at a Quest lab
His bloodwork, if your clinician indicates it
His semen analysis, with a kit sent home
Her pelvic ultrasound
Every result reviewed and explained
Your video visit, together
Medication shipped to your door each cycle, if prescribed
A check-in at the end of every cycle
Up to six treatment cycles
Messages with your care team

Not included: IUI, IVF or other in-person care at a clinic you’re referred to.