twoleggedgrazer

Is there anyway for a woman to have "fertility testing" without trying to actively conceive?

For context:

I am a youngish woman with polycystic ovaries and fibrocystic breasts who does not menstruate without birth control. Because of this I have been informed by my gynecologist that I need to stay on hormonal methods permanently to reduce uterine cancer risk. I have tried numerous types, none of which worked well (severe anxiety on combo pills, uterus too small for Skyla/ Kyleena, and (current) Nuvaring causing severe monthly breast pain). So, if I'm not "fertile" anyway, I'd really like to get a hysterectomy as soon as possible- why keep the little shop of horrors open if there's no merchandise, am I right? If I can have a child in the future I will keep my options open, but I'm not ready to "try" for at least another few years.

Thank you for the work you do, even if you can't answer this question. I find endocrinology fascinating and advancing science for women is so, so important, especially now.

As someone who lived in China and Japan for a few years and appreciates tofu in all its marvelous forms and flavors in a way I think you're familiar with, I first just have to say I am a huge fan, this is great work!

My question is this: good stinky tofu, starting from scratch: do you think it's impossible in a home kitchen? I have access to a home-made "fermentation station" and an outdoor wok setup for frying. I miss that stuff like mad.

Fun to be a woman, right? No, unless we decide to try for it or nick em outta there all together, it's hormones for me forever.

Thank you so much for your reply!