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What is a FSH test and what can it reveal?

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What is a FSH test and what can it reveal?

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Sara Biston

 

A follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH) test measures the amount of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in a blood sample. FSH is produced by the pituitary gland.
In women, FSH helps control the menstrual cycle and the production of eggs by the ovaries. The amount of FSH varies throughout a woman’s menstrual cycle and is highest just before she releases an egg (ovulates).
The amounts of FSH and other hormones (luteinizing hormone, estrogen, and progesterone) are measured in both a man and a woman to determine why the couple can’t become pregnant (infertility). The FSH level can help determine whether male or female sex organs (testicles or ovaries) are functioning properly.
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An FSH test is a blood test that may be used in combination with other tests to diagnose reproductive problems in both men and women such as low sperm counts and the absence of menses. The test also may be used to investigate pituitary disorders, delayed or early puberty, and menopause. A low FSH level might indicate a problem with the pituitary or hypothalamus (another area in the brain), whereas a high FSH level indicates a problem with the testes or ovaries themselves. In women, the FSH level is determined from a blood sample taken on day 3 of the menstrual period. Fertility specialists generally agree that FSH levels over 10 to 15 mIU/ml (depending on the laboratory) indicate diminished fertility, with higher levels indicating even more difficulty becoming pregnant and carrying a healthy baby to term. What is “diminished ovarian reserve?” Ovarian reserve refers to a woman’s current supply of eggs. As a woman ages, the number of eggs gradually declines until her supply is exhausted

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