1 The kidneys act as filters and keep protein in your body. 2  Very little or no protein normally appears in the urine. 3  Protein in the urine may be an early sign that the kidney's filters have been damaged by disease, allowing protein to leak into the urine.
1 A good ovarian reserve is key for IVF success. 2  Dr. Schattman says two tests can help doctors estimate how many eggs you will get: Blood tests given on the second or third day of your cycle can analyze the level of follicle-stimulating hormone, and an ultrasound can determine an actual follicle count.
If you have an unclear or abnormal Pap test result, you made need further tests and/or treatment including: 1  Another Pap test. 2  An HPV test: a test that looks for high-risk types of the virus that can cause precancerous cells. 3  A colposcopy: a special exam to look more closely at your cervix to see if there are precancerous cells.