Follicle Stimulating Hormone near me in Ernakulam
Understanding Follicle Stimulating Hormone in Ernakulam
What is Follicle Stimulating Hormone in Ernakulam?
The Follicle Stimulating Hormone test measures the level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in your blood. This hormone is essential for maintaining a healthy reproductive system in both men and women.
In women, FSH stimulates the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries and helps regulate the menstrual cycle, whereas, in men, it regulates the production of sperm in the testes. This test is done to investigate hormonal imbalances affecting reproductive health. It is available with Tata 1mg labs in Ernakulam at an affordable price.
Abnormal levels of FSH in women and men may indicate various reproductive disorders such as irregular or heavy menstrual periods, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), difficulty getting pregnant, pituitary disorders, decreased sex drive, and low muscle mass respectively.
This test can be done in conjunction with other hormonal tests such as the luteinizing hormone (LH) test or prolactin test for a comprehensive assessment of reproductive health.
In women, the {test-name} is advised on the second or third day of the menstrual cycle whereas for men, the test can be done at any time of the day.
What does Follicle Stimulating Hormone measure?
The Follicle Stimulating Hormone test measures the level of FSH in your body. FSH is produced and subsequently released into the blood by the pituitary gland. Its production is controlled by a feedback mechanism involving a hormone situated in the hypothalamus in the brain. The released FSH travels through your blood and then attaches to receptors in the ovaries and testes. It exerts functional effects on the reproductive organs, such as sexual development, puberty, and maturation. FSH levels vary throughout the menstrual cycle in response to estradiol and progesterone. Any disruption or issue in this feedback mechanism can prevent the normal function of the testicles or ovaries. Thus, determining its level provides crucial information regarding your health.
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