Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Levels Test measures your blood's follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). The pituitary gland, a tiny gland behind the brain, produces FSH. FSH is vital in sexual development and function.

FSH regulates the menstrual cycle and increases egg production in the ovaries. FSH levels in women fluctuate during the menstrual cycle, peaking right before the ovary releases an egg. This is ovulation.

FSH regulates sperm production in males. Men's FSH levels rarely vary.

Until puberty, FSH levels in children are generally low. It tells the ovaries to create estrogen in girls. It tells the testes to produce testosterone in boys.

Why done? 

These tests are used on women too:

• Identify infertility causes
• Find out whether your ovary is malfunctioning.
• Find out why your period is erratic or stopped.
• Confirm the onset of menopause. Menopause occurs when a woman's menstrual periods stop and she can no longer get pregnant.

These tests are used on males to:

• Identify infertility causes
• Find out why sperm count is low.
• Examine the testicles for any issues.

These tests are commonly used to diagnose early or late puberty in children.

• Early puberty occurs before the age of 9 for girls and 10 for boys.
• A girl's puberty is termed delayed if it hasn't begun by 13.

Procedure: 

A blood sample will be taken.

How does one prepare for the test? 

No preparation is needed.

Required documents for Follicle Stimulating Hormone Test:

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

After care: 

No care is required.

Cost of Follicle Stimulating Hormone Test in Delhi: 

The Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Levels Test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.