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Women’s Hormone Testing
What is Tested for
• Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH),
• Luteinizing Hormone (LH),
• Prolactin and • Estradiol
Why Specific Things are Tested For
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Prolactin, and Estradiol are essential hormones that play critical roles in reproductive health and function. Testing for these hormones can provide valuable information about various aspects of an individual's reproductive health, fertility, and even some non-reproductive health concerns.
1. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH): FSH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays a crucial role in the development and maturation of follicles in the ovaries (in females) and the production of sperm in the testes (in males).
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