FSH Test

What is FSH Test? Follicle Stimulating Hormone? Why is this hormone important? What does FSH level indicate? Everything around this, that you should know, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!

 

What is the FSH test?

FSH stands for Follicle Stimulating Hormone. It is an important hormone of the reproductive system. The FSH responsible for the growth of ovarian follicles and it is a glycoprotein gonadotropin secreted by the anterior pituitary in response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) released by the hypothalamus.

Why the FSH test is needed?

This test checks how much of “FSH” (follicle-stimulating hormone) is in your blood or urine because it control the function of reproductive system.

What is the normal value of FSH test?

During puberty – 0.3 to 10.0 mIU/mL (0.3 to 10.0 IU/L)

Reproductive womens – 4.7 to 21.5 mIU/mL (4.5 to 21.5 IU/L)

After menopausal age – 25.8 to134.8 mIU/mL (25.8 to 134.8 IU/L)

What happens when the FSH level is low?

Irregular periods

Low sperm count

Problems getting pregnant

Pituitary or hypothalamus disorders

Early menopause

Early or late puberty

What happens when the FSH level is high?

Sudden palpitations

Menses disturbance

Hot flushes

Infertility

Insomnia

Weight gain

Mood swings

Depression

How it is done?

It is the blood test. A sample was taken from a vein and send to the lab and analyzed.

For more information, you can visit AACC and MedlinePlus.

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