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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Female hormone testing is an important step in assessing reproductive health in women. However, not everyone clearly understands the normal limits of these female hormone indicators.
1. Overview of female hormone testing
A female hormone test is a small test to evaluate the function and ability of the ovaries to store eggs. Female hormone testing helps doctors have a basis to diagnose endocrine disorders, evaluate reproductive function and detect the risk of infertility early (if any), from which there are timely treatment methods. time.
Doctors recommend women to conduct female hormone tests every 6 months to be able to control and monitor their reproductive health.
In particular, female hormone testing can be considered mandatory for women who have menstrual disorders or are preparing for IVF,...
2. What does the female hormone test include?
Female hormone test usually includes 7 types of tests, mainly Estrogen, Testosterone, Progesterone, FSH, LH, Prolactin, AMH.
2.1 Test Estrogen Estrogen is an important hormone in women, taking on the role of regulating production in the ovaries. Estrogen is secreted by the follicles to help trigger the reproductive cycle. Estrogen has 3 main forms:
Estrone (E1) Estradiol (E2): is of most interest because it is considered the most common form of estrogen. Too much E2 in the blood can lead to many effects on a woman's body such as irregular menstrual cycles, hair loss, headaches, and even an increased risk of breast cancer. In addition, a woman's mental life such as emotions and psychology also changes such as erratic emotions, irritability, and irritability. Estriol (E3): This form of estrogen is commonly found in pregnant women. Testing for E3 levels can help monitor and detect abnormalities in the health of the fetus.
2.2 Testosterone Test Generally, Testosterone is the most common form of hormone in men. However, in a woman's body testosterone also exists in a certain concentration. Testosterone is responsible for the development of muscles and bones, and also regulates sex drive in women.
2.3 Progesterone test Progesterone has the ability to inhibit ripening and ovulation. At the same time, this is a hormone that stimulates the growth of the mammary glands and the lining of the uterus.
Progesterone test is often indicated for pregnant women (especially cases of suspected ectopic pregnancy, abnormal fetal growth, high risk of miscarriage) or people with menstrual problems moon.
Progesterone levels for pregnant women need to be maintained at a higher level than usual. In normal women, symptoms of low sex drive, breast pain, depression, fatigue, and acne can all be symptoms of too high progesterone.
2.4 FSH test FSH is a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. This hormone plays a role in stimulating oocyte development and estrogen secretion. Cases of too high FSH levels can be a sign of polycystic ovary syndrome.
2.5 LH Test As one of the most important hormones in the female hormonal system, LH stimulates the ovaries to release the hormone E2. When there is an abnormal increase or decrease in the level of LH in the body, it can cause menstrual disorders, directly affect the ovulation process, and increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome even causing infertility. .
2.6 Prolactin test Prolactin is produced by the pituitary gland and is important for lactation in a woman. Women who are breastfeeding often have high levels of prolactin, which is considered a natural contraceptive. However, for normal women, excess prolactin levels can lead to infertility because Prolactin is a hormone that inhibits reproductive hormones by preventing ovulation.
2.7 AMH test Currently, the AMH test is one of the most effective tests that can assess fertility and support infertility treatment.
Blood AMH levels that are too high or too low are not good. For women undergoing IVF, if AMH levels are too low, the response to the drug will be reduced. Conversely, a woman can experience ovarian hyperstimulation leading to infertility if AMH levels are too high.
3. Normal limits of female hormone indices
Each female hormone index will have different normal limits, namely:
Estrogen index: from 70 - 220 pmol/L. Testosterone index: from 15 to 70 mg/dL. Progesterone index: from 5 to 20 ng/mL. FSH index: from 1.4 to 9.6 IU/L. LH index: from 0.8 to 26 IU/L. Prolactin index: from 127 to 637 μU/mL. AMH index: from 2 to 6.8 ng/ml.
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