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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
It is a hormone responsible for several vital processes in the body such as: Growth, sexual maturation, development of the female reproductive system, and reproduction. Read More
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It is a hormone responsible for several vital processes in the body such as: Growth, sexual maturation, development of the female reproductive system, and reproduction. Read More
Follicles are small sacs of fluid found inside the ovaries. They influence the menstrual cycle by secreting hormones. Each follicle has the potential of releasing an egg for fertilization. FSH is a hormone produced by a small gland in your brain called the anterior pituitary gland. FSH levels in both women and men are directly linked to fertility.
FSH Levels and Fertility
In women, FSH increases the body's production of estradiol, a type of estrogen that helps eggs mature and release from the follicle. At the end of your period, estrogen levels are low, signaling the pituitary gland to send more FSH to stimulate eggs in the ovary to grow.This process helps follicles mature and release the egg. Although there could be many follicles; usually only one releases an egg at ovulation. Your body reabsorbs the unused follicles
In men FSH stimulates testicular growth and makes a protein responsible for creating and maintaining normal spe
Some conditions can cause elevated FSH levels, including:
Menopause
Primary ovarian insufficiency
Pituitary gland tumor
Chromosomal abnormalities like Turner's syndrome
Thyroid disorde
woman body not making eggs The pituitary gland is not functioning correctly There is a problem with the hypothalamus You are underweight or have lost weight quickly Eating large amounts of soy hypothyroidism
Increasing age Damaged testicles (from chemotherapy, radiation) Genetic conditions like Klinefelter syndrome Pituitary gland tumor Hormone treatment
Similarly, men with low FSH levels can have pituitary gland or hypothalamus insufficiencies. In addition, low levels of FSH can inhibit the growth of the testicles and cause a low sperm count. Men with a low FSH level can experience erectile dysfunction.
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Test: Often done alongside FSH, LH levels can help evaluate fertility issues and hormone imbalances. Estradiol Test: Measures the level of estradiol, a form of estrogen that is closely related to FSH levels and important in the menstrual cycle and reproductive health. Prolactin Test: Prolactin levels can affect FSH secretion and fertility, making this test relevant in assessing reproductive health. Thyroid Function Tests: Thyroid hormones can influence FSH levels indirectly, so thyroid function tests may be performed if thyroid dysfunction is suspected. Progesterone test : Progesterone levels are important in fertility assessment, monitoring of menstrual cycle irregularities, and evaluating pregnancy health, among other reproductive health concerns
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