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A series of tests called FSH-LH-Prolactin can assess how well both male and female reproductive systems are working. The body's levels of the three most significant reproductive hormones are checked using the FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), LH (luteinizing hormone), and Prolactin test. These tests assist in determining the aetiology of a variety of conditions, including erectile dysfunction, delayed puberty, irregular menstruation, libido loss, and abnormal breast milk secretion.

Why do we measure FSH-LH-Prolactin?

• To assess the reproductive system's performance (ovaries or testicles) 
• To assess female infertility difficulties
• To assess the role of prolactin in cases of postpartum lactation failure in women
• To evaluate women's irregular menstrual cycles.
• To look into the causes of irregular menstrual cycles, infertility in non-pregnant women, and abnormal breast milk secretion (galactorrhea).
• To identify diseases that affect the ovaries in women or pituitary problems evaluate whether puberty in children is occurring early or late to assess men's low sperm counts
• To evaluate male hypogonadism or gonadal failure to evaluate male testicular dysfunction
• To find out what causes men's erection issues, testicular failure, or unusual breast discharge.

What is measured by FSH-LH-Prolactin?

Three major reproductive hormones that are critical to reproduction are FSH, LH, and prolactin. These tests are carried out to look for any hormonal alterations that could lead to infertility.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH): In women, this hormone is linked to the development of eggs, whereas in men, it is connected to the creation of sperm. The feedback system in the pituitary gland regulates the amount of FSH generated. This feedback mechanism includes the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus in the brain, and the hormones generated by the testicles or ovaries.

Egg follicle development and maturation are impacted by FSH FSH is a hormone that acts on male testicles to encourage the creation of mature sperm as well as androgen-binding proteins. Compared to women, men's FSH levels remain generally steady following puberty.

Luteinizing hormone (LH): Ovulation and reproduction are linked to this hormone. It encourages the release of an egg from the ovary in females. However, LH is necessary for the male body to produce testosterone. This test aids in determining the level of LH in the blood.

Results of FSH-LH-Prolactin Interpretations

Age and gender-specific FSH reference ranges are available.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) reference range according to 3rd generation immunochemiluminescence assay

• Females Age 0 to 7 years: 6.7 mIU/mL
• From 8 years old to adult: 3.1–7.9 mIU/mL in the follicular phase.
• Ovulation peak ranges from 2.3 to 18.5 mIU/mL.
• The luteal phase ranges from 1.4 to 5.5 mIU/mL.
• 30.6 to 106.3 mIU/mL for postmenopausal women
• Males Age 0 to 7 years: 6.7 mIU/mL Age 8 years and older: 1.3-19.3 mIU/mL