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healthcare professional to determine the appropriate tests and interpret the results in the context of each individual's unique situation.
References
1. Fritz, M. A., & Speroff, L. (2011). Clinical gynecologic endocrinology and infertility. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• This textbook offers comprehensive coverage of endocrinology and infertility in clinical gynecology, including detailed information on hormones like FSH, LH, prolactin, and estradiol, as well as their role in reproductive health.
2. Gleicher, N., & Barad, D. H. (2007). Unexplained infertility: Does it really exist? Human Reproduction, 22(8), 2084-2087.
• This article explores the concept of unexplained infertility and discusses the potential role of hormone testing in diagnosing and managing fertility issues.
3. Lab Tests Online. (n.d.). Hormone Testing. Retrieved from
https://labtestsonline.org/tests/hormone-testing
• Lab Tests Online is a resource provided by the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) that offers information about various laboratory tests, including hormone testing. It covers the purpose, methodology, and clinical utility of hormone tests like FSH, LH, prolactin, and estradiol.
4. Melmed, S., Polonsky, K. S., Larsen, P. R., & Kronenberg, H. M. (2016). Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. Elsevier Health Sciences.
• This textbook provides in-depth information about endocrine physiology, disorders, and hormone testing, including the roles of FSH, LH, prolactin, and estradiol in reproductive health and disease.
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